The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) is India’s largest commodity derivatives exchange, where traders and investors trade futures contracts on metals, energy, agricultural products, and more. Knowing the MCX holiday calendar for 2026 is essential for planning your trades, avoiding surprises, and managing risk effectively.

What Are MCX Holidays?

MCX holidays are days when commodity trading is either fully or partially suspended on the exchange. Unlike equities (like NSE and BSE), MCX operates in two sessions—a morning session (usually 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and an evening session (usually 5:00 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM)—and holidays may affect one or both sessions.

Being aware of these dates helps you:

• Plan entries and exits
• Avoid placing orders when markets are closed
• Adjust risk around festive or partial trading days

MCX Holiday List 2026 (Session-Wise)

Here’s the official holiday schedule for MCX in 2026, along with morning/evening session status:

📅 Full or Partial Closures

Date	Day	Holiday	Morning	Evening
01-Jan-2026	Thursday	New Year’s Day	Open	Closed
26-Jan-2026	Monday	Republic Day	Closed	Closed
03-Mar-2026	Tuesday	Holi (2nd day)	Closed	Open
26-Mar-2026	Thursday	Shri Ram Navmi	Closed	Open
31-Mar-2026	Tuesday	Shri Mahavir Jayanti	Closed	Open
03-Apr-2026	Friday	Good Friday	Closed	Closed
14-Apr-2026	Tuesday	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti	Closed	Open
01-May-2026	Friday	Maharashtra Day	Closed	Open
28-May-2026	Thursday	Bakri Id	Closed	Open
26-Jun-2026	Friday	Moharram	Closed	Open
14-Sep-2026	Monday	Ganesh Chaturthi	Closed	Open
02-Oct-2026	Friday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	Closed	Closed
20-Oct-2026	Tuesday	Dussehra	Closed	Open
10-Nov-2026	Tuesday	Diwali Balipratipada	Closed	Open
24-Nov-2026	Tuesday	Guru Nanak Jayanti	Closed	Open
25-Dec-2026	Friday	Christmas	Closed	Closed
Note: Some holidays fall on weekends when MCX is usually not open anyway, but be aware in case of special sessions like Muhurat trading.

MCX Holiday vs Equity Market Holiday

MCX holidays do not always align exactly with stock market holidays (like NSE/BSE). For example:

• On New Year’s Day (01 Jan), equities may operate differently, and MCX may have a partial session even when stock markets are open or vice versa.
• Equity exchanges sometimes remain open on certain days when MCX has a partial or full closure.

So it’s important to refer to MCX’s own holiday calendar rather than assuming it follows the stock market schedule.

Why Tracking MCX Holidays Matters

📍 Planning Trades

Knowing holidays helps prevent placing orders on closed days, which could lead to missed opportunities or stale positions.

📍 Managing Risk

Commodity prices can behave differently before and after holiday breaks, especially if global markets are open while MCX is closed.

📍 Rollovers & Settlements

If you hold futures positions that expire around a holiday, understanding the schedule helps you plan rollovers or closeouts.

Tips for Commodity Traders

✔ Bookmark the MCX holiday calendar before each year
✔ Plan around full closures more cautiously than partial sessions
✔ During partial sessions, trading hours differ, which may impact liquidity
✔ Keep an eye out for Muhurat trading sessions (special festive timings) that may not follow the regular calendar

Key Takeaway

The MCX holiday calendar for 2026 contains a mix of full and partial trading-day closures. As a commodity trader or investor, keeping this schedule handy lets you plan trades, manage risk, and make timely decisions—especially around festival seasons and long weekends.

For disciplined trading strategies, risk management insights, and structured commodity market research, platforms associated with JM Financial Services provide professional perspectives to help you navigate MCX and other market timings.

FAQs: MCX Holiday Calendar

1. Is MCX open on New Year’s Day 2026?

MCX will be open in the morning session and closed in the evening session on 01 January 2026.

2. Are Republic Day holidays full or partial?

On 26 January 2026, MCX will be closed for both morning and evening sessions.

3. Do MCX holidays match NSE/BSE holidays?

Some do, but not all. MCX has its own session structure, so holidays can differ from stock market holidays.

4. Can I trade on holidays if the market is only partially closed?

Yes, you can trade in the session that remains open (e.g., only evening session closed), but be mindful of reduced liquidity.

5. Are weekend holidays included?

Holidays that fall on weekends (e.g., Maha Shivratri or Independence Day) may be listed but do not affect regular weekend closure.