Maharashtra Day 2026
Multi Commodity Exchange of India holiday · Friday, 1 May, 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
Expiry shifts
Maharashtra Day falls on a MCX weekly expiry weekday. Expiring contracts settle on the previous trading day.
3-day break
Markets stay shut 1 May 2026 – 3 May 2026. Re-size overnight positions for the gap risk around the break.
Settlement cycle
Trades on the last session before Maharashtra 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
Maharashtra Day 2026 market closure
Multi Commodity Exchange of India is closed on Maharashtra Day, Friday, 1 May, 2026. 170 days ago.
Maharashtra Day falls on the MCX weekly expiry weekday, so expiring contracts settle on the previous trading day.
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Frequently asked questions
Is MCX open on Maharashtra Day?
No, Multi Commodity Exchange of India is closed on Maharashtra Day (Friday, 1 May, 2026). No trading takes place on this holiday.
Are NSE and BSE both closed on Maharashtra Day?
Maharashtra Day is observed by both equity exchanges (NSE and BSE); check the equity holiday calendar for confirmation.
What happens if expiry falls on Maharashtra Day?
When a weekly expiry lands on a holiday, contracts expire on the previous trading day and settlement follows the shifted schedule.