MCX Holidays in 2025

The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) handles trading in commodities like gold, silver, crude oil, and lead. MCX holidays in 2025 include national, state, and religious holidays. Knowing the MCX holiday list helps you plan your trading activities without interruptions. Staying informed about MCX holidays in 2025 ensures you can manage your commodity trades smoothly throughout the year.

Here is the complete list of MCX trading holidays for 2025, including full and partial market closures:

The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) is India’s first commodity derivatives exchange. It provides a platform for buyers and sellers to trade different commodities. Established in 2003, MCX is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Similar to stock exchanges like BSE and NSE, MCX specialises in commodity contracts. It handles trading in segments such as bullion, metals, energy, and agricultural products. MCX helps bring transparency and efficiency to commodity trading in India.

Here is an overview of the main product types traded on MCX, explaining their uses and market relevance:

Bullion

Bullion consists of precious metals like gold and silver, valued for their price stability and role as a hedge against inflation. These commodities attract both long-term investors and short-term traders, especially during economic uncertainty.

Base Metals

Base metals include copper, aluminium, zinc, lead, and nickel, which are essential for industrial use. Their prices often mirror global economic health, making them key for traders focused on industrial growth.

Energy

The energy segment covers crude oil and natural gas, vital to global markets. These commodities are highly volatile, presenting trading opportunities based on geopolitical events, supply-demand shifts, and seasonal trends.

Agricultural

Agricultural commodities such as cotton, cardamom, and mentha oil are affected by weather, harvest cycles, and government policies. They appeal to traders with detailed knowledge of the agricultural market.

MCX trading operates during specific hours from Monday to Friday, with breaks on weekends and official holidays. Knowing these hours helps you plan your trading efficiently.

Normal Trading Sessions

The main trading session runs from 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Agricultural commodities trade only until 5:00 PM, while bullion, metals, and energy products trade until 11:30 PM or 11:55 PM depending on daylight saving changes. International agricultural commodities trade until 9:00 PM. 

Special Sessions

Before market opens, a special session runs from 8:45 AM to 8:59 AM for cancelling pending orders.

Trading Schedule by Commodity