| Sr. No | Holidays | Date | Day | Morning Session | Evening Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year | 01 Jan, 2025 | Wednesday | Open | Closed |
| 2 | Mahashivratri | 26 Feb, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| 3 | Holi | 14 Mar, 2025 | Friday | Closed | Open |
| 4 | Id-UI-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | 31 Mar, 2025 | Monday | Closed | Open |
| 5 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | 10 Apr, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | Open |
| 6 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 Apr, 2025 | Monday | Closed | Open |
| 7 | Good Friday | 14 Apr, 2025 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 8 | Maharashtra Day | 01 May, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | Open |
| 9 | Independence Day | 15 Aug, 2025 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 10 | Ganesh Chaturthi | 27 Aug, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| 11 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/ Dassera | 02 Oct, 2025 | Thrusday | Closed | Closed |
| 12 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* | 21 Oct, 2025 | Tuesday | Closed | Closed |
| 13 | Diwali-Balipratipada | 22 Oct, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| 14 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | 05 Nov, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| 15 | Christmas | 25 Dec, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Diwali* Laxmi Pujan. Timing for Muhurat Trading will be notified by the exchange subsequently.
MCX and NCDEX operate two trading sessions daily. The morning session runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the evening session runs from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM or 11:55 PM. For agricultural products with international connections, the evening session is from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM or 9:30 PM. Muhurat Trading times are communicated by the exchange in advance.
For Agricultural Products with International Connections:5:00 PM to 9:00 PM / 9:30 PM
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The specific month with the most MCX/NCDEX holidays can vary each year, but it often includes months with major festivals such as October or November.
No, MCX does not operate on Saturdays for regular trading sessions.
No, MCX is closed on weekends.
Yes, special trading sessions like Muhurat Trading are held during certain holidays such as Diwali.
No, MCX is not open for 24 hours. It operates specific trading sessions during the day and evening.
In 2025, the MCX market timings are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for the morning session and 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM / 11:55 PM for the evening session.
New Year’s Eve may not necessarily be a holiday for MCX/NCDEX, but it depends on the specific holiday schedule released each year.