MCX Holidays 2025
MCX, or Multi Commodity Exchange of India, is India’s largest commodity exchange. It was established in 2003 and is currently controlled by SEBI.
Initially focused on trading gold and silver, the exchange has grown exponentially, encompassing a diverse portfolio of over 50 commodities. These include a wide range of agricultural products, metals, and currencies, making MCX a cornerstone of commodity trading in India.
In this blog, we will provide a comprehensive guide to the MCX holidays 2025 and timings, helping you plan your trading strategies and operations effectively.
List of MCX Holidays 2025/NCDEX Holidays 2025
Following is a detailed table of NCDEX MCX holidays 2025:
| S.No. | National Holiday | Date | Day | Morning Session | Evening Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year Day | 1st January | Wednesday | Open | Closed |
| 3 | Mahashivratri | 26th February | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| 4 | Holi (2nd Day) | 14th March | Friday | Closed | Open |
| 5 | Good Friday | 18th April | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 8 | Maharashtra Day | 1st May | Thursday | Closed | Open |
| 9 | Bakra Eid | 7th June | Saturday | Closed | Open |
| 11 | Independence Day / Parsi New Year | 15th August | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
| 12 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 2nd October | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
| 13 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan | 21st October | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 14 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | 5th November | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| 15 | Christmas | 25th December | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
S.No.: 1
Holiday: New Year Day
Date: 1st January
Day: Wednesday
Morning: Open
Evening: Closed
S.No.: 3
Holiday: Mahashivratri
Date: 26th February
Day: Wednesday
Morning: Closed
Evening: Open
S.No.: 4
Holiday: Holi (2nd Day)
Date: 14th March
Day: Friday
Morning: Closed
Evening: Open
S.No.: 5
Holiday: Good Friday
Date: 18th April
Day: Friday
Morning: Closed
Evening: Closed
S.No.: 8
Holiday: Maharashtra Day
Date: 1st May
Day: Thursday
Morning: Closed
Evening: Open
S.No.: 9
Holiday: Bakra Eid
Date: 7th June
Day: Saturday
Morning: Closed
Evening: Open
S.No.: 11
Holiday: Independence Day / Parsi New Year
Date: 15th August
Day: Thursday
Morning: Closed
Evening: Closed
S.No.: 12
Holiday: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Date: 2nd October
Day: Thursday
Morning: Closed
Evening: Closed
S.No.: 13
Holiday: Diwali Laxmi Pujan
Date: 21st October
Day: Tuesday
Morning: Closed
Evening: Open
S.No.: 14
Holiday: Guru Nanak Jayanti
Date: 5th November
Day: Wednesday
Morning: Closed
Evening: Open
S.No.: 15
Holiday: Christmas
Date: 25th December
Day: Thursday
Morning: Closed
Evening: Closed
*The timings for Muhurat Trading on 21st October, 2025, will be announced by the Exchange at a later date.
Also know about NSE Holiday List 2025, BSE Holidays 2025
MCX Timings 2025
The commodity market operates in two distinct sessions: the morning session and the evening session. The morning session runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, while the evening session extends from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM. During the US daylight saving period, the evening session is extended to 11:55 PM.
Trading hours also differ based on the type of commodity. Regular agricultural commodities, internationally referenced agricultural commodities and non-agricultural commodities each follow specific schedules. The table below provides a detailed breakdown of trading times for each category.
| Category of Commodity | Commodity Market Timings |
|---|---|
| Regular agricultural commodities | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Internationally referenced agricultural commodities | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Non-agricultural commodities | 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM – With DST |
| 9:00 AM to 11:55 PM – Without DST |