Moharram 2026
Multi Commodity Exchange of India holiday · Friday, 26 June, 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
Moharram falls on a MCX weekly expiry weekday. Expiring contracts settle on the previous trading day.
3-day break
Markets stay shut 26 Jun 2026 – 28 Jun 2026. Re-size overnight positions for the gap risk around the break.
Settlement cycle
Trades on the last session before Moharram 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
Moharram 2026 market closure
Multi Commodity Exchange of India is closed on Moharram, Friday, 26 June, 2026. 71 days ago.
Moharram 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 Moharram?
No, Multi Commodity Exchange of India is closed on Moharram (Friday, 26 June, 2026). No trading takes place on this holiday.
Are NSE and BSE both closed on Moharram?
Moharram is observed by both equity exchanges (NSE and BSE); check the equity holiday calendar for confirmation.
What happens if expiry falls on Moharram?
When a weekly expiry lands on a holiday, contracts expire on the previous trading day and settlement follows the shifted schedule.