Futures markets operate on a 23/5 schedule with specific holiday exceptions.
Trading hours for US Futures
Understanding trading hours is key to managing your positions, margin requirements, and risk exposure.
All futures contracts on Kraken Derivatives US follow CME Group trading hours.
| Day | Trading Window (ET) |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Opens at 5:00 p.m. CT |
| Monday–Friday | 24-hour access until Friday |
| Friday | Closes at 4:00 p.m. CT |
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.
While all crypto futures on Kraken Derivatives US are CME-based, different asset classes like equities, energy, or metals may have slight variations in close times or maintenance windows. Always refer to the contract specification for each instrument to confirm exact trading hours.
On U.S. market holidays, trading hours for CME Group instruments may be adjusted. This can include early closes, late opens, or midday pauses.
Example Adjustments:
Good Friday: Market closed all day
Independence Day: Early close at 12:00 p.m. CT
Thanksgiving: Midday halt with early close on Friday
Holiday schedules are published in advance and apply per asset class. You can view these directly on the CME Group Holiday Calendar.
| Holiday | Trading Hours Adjustment |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1 - Reopens at 5:00 p.m. CT |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan 20 - Halt at 12:00 p.m., reopens 5:00 p.m. CT |
| Presidents Day | Feb 17 - Halt at 12:00 p.m., reopens 5:00 p.m. CT |
| Good Friday | Apr 18 - Closed |
| Memorial Day | May 26 - Halt at 12:00 p.m., reopens 5:00 p.m. CT |
| Juneteenth | Jun 19 - Halt at 12:00 p.m., reopens 5:00 p.m. CT |
| Independence Day | Jul 4 - Market closes at 12:00 p.m. CT |
| Labor Day | Sep 1 - Halt at 12:00 p.m., reopens 5:00 p.m. CT |
| Thanksgiving | Nov 27 - Halt at 12:00 p.m., early close |
| Christmas | Dec 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.
Brokerage services are provided by NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC doing business as Kraken Derivatives US, a Futures Commission Merchant registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a member of the National Futures Association (NFA ID #0309379).