If a holiday falls on a Sunday, will the next Monday be considered a holiday?

A. No. If a holiday is on a Saturday or a Sunday then the holiday will practically be irrelevant for the trader.

Will the market be closed for Onam or Lohri?

A. No. The market will remain open for Onam and Lohri.

Are there any Parsi festivals which are declared as holidays by the MCX?

A. No. Shahenshahi or the Parsi new year is announced as a clearing or settlement holiday though.

MCX Holidays | MCX Holiday List 2024

Holiday	Date	Day	Details
Republic day	January 26	Friday	Full Day Off
Maha Shivaratri	March 08	Friday	Morning Off
Holi	March 25	Monday	Morning Off
Good Friday	March 29	Friday	Full Day Off
Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid)	April 10	Wednesday	Morning Off
Ram Navami	April 17	Wednesday	Morning Off
Maharashtra Day	May 01	Wednesday	Morning Off
Bakri Eid	June 17	Monday	Morning Off
Moharram	July 17	Wednesday	Morning Off
Independence Day	August 15	Thursday	Full Day Off
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	October 02	Wednesday	Full Day Off
Diwali-Laxmi Pujan*	November 01	Friday	Morning Off
Gurunanak Jayanti	November 15	Friday	Morning Off
Christmas	December 25	Wednesday	Full Day Off

MCX holidays that fall on Saturday or Sunday in 2024

Holiday	Date	Day
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti	April 14, 2024	Sunday
Mahavir Jayanti	April 21, 2024	Sunday
Ganesh Chaturthi	September 07, 2024	Saturday
Dussehra	October 12, 2024	Saturday
Diwali-Balipratipada	November 02, 2024	Saturday

MCX, or the Multi Commodity Exchange of India, observes trading holidays on national holidays or religious festivals. For the convenience of traders and other stakeholders, MCX publishes an updated list of MCX holidays at the beginning of each year. Likewise, in 2024, MCX has published the MCX holiday list 2024. Keep the list handy in order to make informed trading decisions.

FAQs

What are MCX trading hours in 2024?

Trading hours on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) in 2024 are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM, potentially extending to 11:55 PM. The morning session is from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Meanwhile, the evening session starts from 5:00 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM.

Does MCX adjust trading hours for daylight savings?

MCX aligns its evening session with US daylight saving, closing at 11:30 PM IST in summer and 11:55 PM IST in winter.

What are the MCX holidays for 2024?

MCX holidays in 2024 include major national and religious festivals like Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Independence Day, and Christmas.

Are any MCX holidays on weekends in 2024?

Yes, some holidays like Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti, and Ganesh Chaturthi fall on weekends in 2024.

Can We Trade on MCX on Saturdays?

No, MCX does not operate for trading on Saturdays. The trading activities are confined to weekdays, from Monday to Friday.