MCX Holidays in 2024

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MCX Holidays

The Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) and the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) were established in 2003, providing a robust platform for commodity trading in India. Initially regulated by the Forward Markets Commission (FMC), they came under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in 2016. Below is a comprehensive guide to the MCX holidays for 2024, along with essential details about MCX and NCDEX operations.

MCX Holiday Schedule for 2024

Here is a detailed list of holidays for MCX in 2024:

National HolidayDateDayMorning SessionEvening Session*
Republic DayJanuary 26FridayClosedClosed
Maha ShivaratriMarch 08FridayClosedOpen
HoliMarch 25MondayClosedOpen
Good FridayMarch 29FridayClosedClosed
EID AL FITRApril 11ThursdayClosedOpen
Ram NavamiApril 17WednesdayClosedOpen
Maharashtra DayMay 01WednesdayClosedOpen
Parliamentary ElectionMay 20MondayClosedOpen
Bakri IdJune 17MondayClosedOpen
MuharramJuly 17WednesdayClosedOpen
Independence DayAugust 15ThursdayClosedClosed
Mahatma Gandhi JayantiOctober 02WednesdayClosedClosed
Diwali-Laxmi Pujan **November 01FridayClosedOpen
Gurunanak JayantiNovember 15FridayClosedOpen
ChristmasDecember 25WednesdayClosedClosed

*Morning session: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM *Evening session: 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM/11:55 PM (for Agricultural Products with International Connections, evening session is 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM/9:30 PM) **Times for Muhurat trading will be announced by the exchange later.

About MCX and NCDEX

MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India)

MCX is a leading commodity exchange that primarily deals in metals and energy products, including gold, silver, and bullion. It was established in 2003 and is regulated by SEBI. The trading hours for MCX are:

  • Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Evening Session: 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM (summer) / 11:55 PM (winter)

NCDEX (National Commodity and Derivative Exchange Limited)

NCDEX specializes in trading agricultural commodities such as grains, oils, and oilseeds. Like MCX, it operates from Monday to Friday, with no trading on weekends and designated holidays.

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  • Will there be Muhurat trading on Diwali?

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