Trading Hours and Calendar

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Trading hours and holiday schedules vary by exchange. Refer to the relevant exchange's calendar for the most current information:

  • CME Group: Most CME-listed futures trade Sunday 5:00 p.m. CT through Friday 4:00 p.m. CT, subject to holiday closures. See the CME Group holiday calendar for details.

  • Bitnomial: Standard market hours are Sunday–Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT, with a daily maintenance window from 4:00–7:00 p.m. CT. Most holidays remain open for trading but without settlement. See Bitnomial market hours for details.  


Always refer to the contract specification page for each instrument to confirm exact trading hours.

No. Different exchanges and asset classes may have variations in trading hours. Always refer to the contract specification page for each instrument to confirm exact hours.

On market holidays, trading hours may be adjusted. This can include early closes, late opens, or full closures depending on the exchange and asset class. Refer directly to the exchange calendars for the most current schedule:

HolidayTrading Hours Adjustment
New Year's DayJan 1 - Reopens at 5:00 p.m. CT
MLK Jr. DayJan 20 - Halt at 12:00 p.m., reopens 5:00 p.m. CT
Presidents DayFeb 17 - Halt at 12:00 p.m., reopens 5:00 p.m. CT
Good FridayApr 18 - Closed
Memorial DayMay 26 - Halt at 12:00 p.m., reopens 5:00 p.m. CT
JuneteenthJun 19 - Halt at 12:00 p.m., reopens 5:00 p.m. CT
Independence DayJul 4 - Market closes at 12:00 p.m. CT
Labor DaySep 1 - Halt at 12:00 p.m., reopens 5:00 p.m. CT
ThanksgivingNov 27 - Halt at 12:00 p.m., early close
ChristmasDec 25 - Closed

A daily pause occurs 15 minutes before the session close. Intraday margin requirements are valid until 3:45 p.m. CT, after which initial margin rules apply.

Trade Date Reporting: Orders placed during pre-open periods after holidays may be logged under the following trade date.

Be sure to check your instrument's schedule and plan trades accordingly around early closes or holiday pauses to avoid margin interruptions or unexpected gaps.

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