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 2024
| Day | Date | Holiday | Morning Session | Evening Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | January 01, 2025 | New Year's Day | Open | Closed |
| Wednesday | February 26, 2025 | Maha Shivaratri | Closed | Open |
| Friday | March 14, 2025 | Holi | Closed | Open |
| Monday | March 31, 2025 | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID) | Closed | Open |
| Thursday | April 10, 2025 | Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| Monday | April 14, 2025 | Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| Friday | April 18, 2025 | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| Thursday | May 01, 2025 | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
| Friday | August 15, 2025 | Independence Day | Closed | Closed |
| Wednesday | August 27, 2025 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
| Thursday | October 02, 2025 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/ Dussehra | Closed | Closed |
| Monday | October 21, 2025 | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan** | Closed | Closed |
| Friday | October 22, 2025 | Diwali-Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
| Wednesday | November 05, 2025 | Gurunanak Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| Thursday | December 25, 2025 | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
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 |
| 40 products such as metals, gold, silver, and bullion, among others. | 34 agricultural products, such as grains, oils, oilseeds, etc. |
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:
FAQs
In the year 2025, April has the maximum MCX/NCDEX trading holidays.
No. There is no holiday on New Year's Eve.
In India, the hours for commodity trading are Monday to Friday. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. On Saturdays, Sundays, and other holidays—the specifics of which are available on the MCX website—trading is not conducted.
Commodity trading hours in India are Monday to Friday. It takes place from 9 a.m. and 11:30/11:55 p.m. Trading is suspended on Saturdays and Sundays.
Except for Saturday, Sunday, and proclaimed market holidays, Indian commodities markets are open for trade every weekday from Monday to Friday.
While morning sessions run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., evening sessions run from 5:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. The exchange adjusts its evening trading session twice a year to coincide with daylight savings time in the United States. Summer evening sessions end at 11:30 p.m., while winter sessions end at 11:55 p.m.
Commodity trading hours in India are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. and 11:30/11:55 p.m.
Commodity trading hours in 2025 in India are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. and 11:30/11:55 p.m.