Multi Commodity Exchange Announces Schedule for Diwali Muhurat Trading on November 8, 2026

The Multi Commodity Exchange has finalized the timeline for the traditional Diwali Muhurat Trading session, which will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The exchange operations for the day begin with a special session scheduled from 2:05 pm to 2:19 pm. This opening block leads directly into the main trading window, which operates from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. Finally, brokers and market participants are permitted to execute client code modifications until 3:45 pm on the same day.

Special holiday trading sessions represent a symbolic and auspicious beginning to the Hindu financial year (Samvat), drawing significant retail participation into commodities and equities. Exchanges maintain compressed schedules during these periods to preserve market tradition while managing clearing and settlement parameters efficiently. While normal market holidays suspend operations entirely, the Muhurat session operates as a brief, designated exception for festive trading activity.

Brokers and algorithmic traders must configure their trading software and back-office systems well in advance of November 8, 2026, to accommodate the strict timings. Ensure that all client code modification protocols are completed within the designated 3:45 pm cutoff to avoid administrative penalties. Bottom line: mark your calendars for the Sunday afternoon session to align your festive trading and compliance workflows seamlessly.