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MCX Diwali Muhurat Trading Schedule 2026
MCX holds special Diwali trading session on Nov 8, 2026, with extended client code window.
In brief
MCX holds special Diwali trading session on Nov 8, 2026, with extended client code window. 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. Originally reported by mint.
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.
The headline
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.
