Holi (2nd day) 2026
Multi Commodity Exchange of India holiday · Tuesday, 3 March, 2026
MCX was 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 Holi (2nd day) 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
Holi (2nd day) 2026 market closure
Multi Commodity Exchange of India is closed on Holi (2nd day), Tuesday, 3 March, 2026. 186 days ago.
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 Holi (2nd day)?
No, Multi Commodity Exchange of India is closed on Holi (2nd day) (Tuesday, 3 March, 2026). No trading takes place on this holiday.
Are NSE and BSE both closed on Holi (2nd day)?
Holi (2nd day) is observed by both equity exchanges (NSE and BSE); check the equity holiday calendar for confirmation.
What happens if expiry falls on Holi (2nd day)?
When a weekly expiry lands on a holiday, contracts expire on the previous trading day and settlement follows the shifted schedule.