MCX
Holidays 2023
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 2023, MCX has published the MCX holiday list 2023. Keep the list handy in order to make informed trading decisions.
However, when MCX remains closed during the day, it still opens for the evening trading session, matching the international commodity market. During the evening sessions, traders can trade from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
The following is the list of MCX trading holidays 2023 -
MCX Holiday List 2023
| S.No. | Occasion | Day | Date (2023) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | Thursday | January 26 | Full Day Off |
| 2 | Holi | Tuesday | March 07 | Morning Off |
| 3 | Ram Navami | Thursday | March 30 | Full Day Off |
| 4 | Mahavir Jayanti | Tuesday | April 04 | Morning Off |
| 5 | Good Friday | Friday | April 07 | Full Day Off |
| 6 | Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Friday | April 14 | Full Day Off |
| 7 | Maharashtra Day | Monday | May 01 | Morning Off |
| 8 | Bakri Id | Wednesday | June 28 | Morning Off |
| 9 | Independence Day | Tuesday | August 15 | Full Day Off |
| 10 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Tuesday | September 19 | Morning Off |
| 11 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Monday | October 02 | Full Day Off |
| 12 | Dussehra | Tuesday | October 24 | Morning Off |
| 13 | Diwali-Balipratipada | Tuesday | November 14 | Morning Off |
| 14 | Gurunanak Jayanti | Monday | November 27 | Morning Off |
| 15 | Christmas | Monday | December 25 | Full Day Off |
MCX holidays that fell on Saturday or Sunday in 2023
| Occasion | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year Day | January 01, 2023 | Sunday |
| Mahashivratri | February 18, 2023 | Saturday |
| Ramzan Id (Id-ul-Fitr) | April 22, 2023 | Saturday |
| Muharram | July 29, 2023 | Saturday |
| Diwali – Laxmi Pujan | November 12, 2023 | Sunday |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
