Trading Holidays on MCX
| DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
| Sunday | Jan. 01, 2023 | New Year’s Day |
| Thursday | Jan. 26, 2023 | Republic Day |
| Tuesday | Mar 07, 2023 | Holi |
| Thursday | Mar 30, 2023 | Ram Navami |
| Tuesday | Apr. 04, 2023 | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Friday | Apr. 07, 2023 | Good Friday |
| Friday | Apr. 14, 2023 | Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| Saturday | Apr. 22, 2023 | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID) |
| Monday | May 01, 2023 | Maharashtra Day |
| Wednesday | Jun 28, 2023 | Bakri Id / Eid ul-Adha |
| Tuesday | Aug. 15, 2023 | Independence Day |
| Tuesday | Sep 19, 2023 | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Monday | Oct 02, 2023 | Mathatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| Tuesday | Oct 24, 2023 | Dasara |
| Sunday | Nov. 12, 2023 | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan** |
| Tuesday | Nov. 14, 2023 | Diwali-Balipratipada |
| Monday | Nov. 27, 2023 | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| Monday | Dec 25, 2023 | Christmas |
Multi Commodity Exchange MCX Holidays 2023
What investors need to know about holidays on MCX Exchange
The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) is one of India’s leading commodity exchanges, offering a range of commodity derivatives trading in various asset classes such as metals, energy, and agricultural commodities. As the year 2023 approaches, traders and investors around the world are starting to prepare for the trading year ahead. One important consideration for anyone planning to trade on the MCX is the exchange’s holiday schedule. Understanding the holidays and trading hours for the MCX in 2023 can help traders plan their strategies and avoid any potential disruptions.
In 2023, the Multi Commodity Exchange will observe several holidays throughout the year. Some of these holidays will result in early closures or full-day closures of the exchange, so it is essential to be aware of them to avoid any inconvenience.
Here is the list of MCX holidays in 2023:
- New Year’s Day: January 1st, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Republic Day: January 26th, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Mahashivratri: March 2nd, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Holi: March 13th, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Good Friday: April 14th, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Ambedkar Jayanti: April 17th, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Maharashtra Day: May 1st, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Ramzan ID: May 27th, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Independence Day: August 15th, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Bakri ID: August 22nd, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Ganesh Chaturthi: September 1st, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Gandhi Jayanti: October 2nd, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Dussehra: October 6th, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Diwali – Laxmi Pujan: October 19th, 2023 (Evening Session)
- Diwali – Balipratipada: October 20th, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Gurunanak Jayanti: November 4th, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
- Christmas: December 25th, 2023 (Full Day Closure)
It is important to note that the MCX may also close for other events or unforeseen circumstances, such as extreme weather conditions or technical issues. In such cases, the exchange will make an announcement in advance to inform traders and investors of any changes to the trading schedule.
The MCX’s trading hours for regular trading days are from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST). The exchange also offers pre-market hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. IST and post-market hours from 11:55 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. IST for orders and trades that are scheduled to be executed outside of regular trading hours.
In conclusion, understanding the Multi Commodity Exchange holiday schedule for 2023 is crucial for traders and investors who plan to trade on the exchange. Being aware of the exchange’s closures can help traders plan their strategies and avoid any potential disruptions. As always, it is recommended that traders keep themselves informed of any changes or updates to the MCX’s holiday schedule throughout the year.
