# MCX Diwali Muhurat Trading Schedule 2026

> MCX holds special Diwali trading session on Nov 8, 2026, with extended client code window.
- Title: MCX Diwali Muhurat Trading Schedule 2026 · mint | Shortify
- Summary: MCX holds special Diwali trading session on Nov 8, 2026, with extended client code window.
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- Author: A Ksheerasagar
- Published: 2026-11-08T05:42:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mcx, diwali, muhurat trading, client code modification, trading session, special session, main session, commodities, indices, stock market, money, business
## Diwali Muhurat Trading Session
MCX will hold its Diwali Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, November 8, 2026, to mark Samvat 2083.
## Special Session Timing
The special session runs from 2:05 pm to 2:19 pm, followed by the main trading session from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm.
## Client Code Modification Window
Trading members can make client code corrections until 3:45 pm, 15 minutes after the main market closes.
## 2026 vs 2025 Changes
This year's special session starts 35 minutes later than last year's, with the main session extended by 10 minutes.
## Client Code Modification Timeline
The Client Code Modification window remains open from 2:20 pm to 3:45 pm, giving 15 minutes after market close.
## Equity Trading Rules
Equity trading members log in between 1:15 pm and 1:50 pm, with block deals from 1:50 pm to 2:05 pm.
## Pre-Opening Session
The pre-opening session runs from 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm with market orders accepted until 2:10 pm.
## Continuous Trading Session
Continuous trading runs from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm for securities outside the closing auction session.
## Key takeaway

MCX runs Diwali Muhurat Trading session Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 2:05 pm to 3:30 pm with client code modifications until 3:45 pm.