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NCDEX and MCX were founded and started trading commodities in 2003. The Forward Markets Commission oversaw both the MCX and the NCDEX until 2016 (FMC). The government resolved to include them under SEBI in the Union Budget of 2016. SEBI has been in charge of the two main commodities exchanges ever since. All the information you want regarding the MCX Holidays in 2025 is contained below.

List of MCX Holidays 2025

List of MCX Holidays 2026

MCX Holidays Falling on Weekends – 2026

Morning session: 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening session - 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m./11:55 p.m.

*5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m./9:30 p.m. for Agricultural Products with International Connections

About Multi-commodity Exchange of India (MCX/NCDEX)

When it comes to the trading of commodities in India, MCX MCX, or Multi Commodity Exchange and NCDEX, or National Commodity & Derivative Exchange Limited, are two of the most well-known names in commodity trading. Both of these function in a way that is similar to that of stock exchanges; however, the primary distinction between the two is that they trade in commodities rather than shares and equity indexes.
 

Products of MCX/NCDEX

MCX is more well-known for its trading in metals and energy items, whilst the NCDEX focuses more on agricultural commodities as its primary area of expertise. Some of the notable products are mentioned in the table. 

MCX/NCDEX Trading Schedule 

Every day of the week, from Monday through Friday, investors in the exchange's Commodity Derivatives market engage in trading activities. This excludes Saturdays and Sundays as well as holidays announced by the Exchange in advance and communicated to exchange members. The timings of the commodities derivatives market sector are as follows:

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MCX typically observes 15–17 trading holidays in a year, depending on how national and festival holidays fall on weekdays. On these days, either the morning session, evening session, or both may be closed.
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How many MCX trading holidays are there in a year?
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MCX holidays often overlap with NSE and BSE holidays, but they are not always identical. MCX follows a separate calendar because commodity markets operate on extended hours and global references, which can lead to session-level differences.
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Are MCX holidays the same as NSE and BSE holidays?
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Yes. MCX is fully closed on Saturdays and Sundays, and no morning or evening trading sessions are conducted on weekends.
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Is MCX closed on weekends?
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MCX operates in two sessions on trading days: - Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Evening Session: 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM (or 11:55 PM for international commodities) On certain holidays, only one session may be closed, while the other remains open.
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What Is the difference between morning and evening sessions on MCX?
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Yes. On several MCX holidays, the morning session remains closed, but the evening session opens as usual. This is common on festival holidays where global commodity markets are active.
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Can MCX be open in the evening even if the morning session Is closed?