Dassera 2026
Multi Commodity Exchange of India holiday · Tuesday, 20 October, 2026
MCX will be shut on this date · regular hours 9:00 AM – 11:30/11:55 PM IST
Trading Session Status
Morning session
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST window — no trading during this window.
Evening session
MCX evening session (5:00 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM IST) stays open on this holiday.
What This Means for Traders
Settlement cycle
Trades on the last session before Dassera still settle on schedule; the exchange holiday does not pause T+1 settlement.
Commodity note
MCX evening session stays open — bullion and energy contracts continue trading.
Around This Date
Same Date on Other Exchanges
Dassera 2026 market closure
Multi Commodity Exchange of India is closed on Dassera, Tuesday, 20 October, 2026. in 2 days.
Regular MCX trading hours (9:00 AM – 11:30/11:55 PM IST) resume the next trading day.
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Frequently asked questions
Is MCX open on Dassera?
No, Multi Commodity Exchange of India is closed on Dassera (Tuesday, 20 October, 2026). No trading takes place on this holiday.
Are NSE and BSE both closed on Dassera?
Dassera is observed by both equity exchanges (NSE and BSE); check the equity holiday calendar for confirmation.
What happens if expiry falls on Dassera?
When a weekly expiry lands on a holiday, contracts expire on the previous trading day and settlement follows the shifted schedule.