Holiday Trading Hours
Updated 1 week Ago
Public holidays provide traders with an opportunity to reassess market conditions, adjust trading strategies, and identify potential opportunities while optimizing portfolio performance.
Market Impact During Holidays
Trading Hour Adjustments
During public holidays, trading hours for Forex and Contracts for Difference (CFDs) may be subject to change. Holidays across different countries can impact global financial markets, leading to modified trading sessions or temporary closures of specific instruments.
👉 Please refer to platform announcements for real-time updates.
Liquidity and Volatility
Reduced market participation during holidays may lead to lower liquidity, which can result in wider spreads and increased price volatility.
Key Global Holidays Affecting Markets
Below are major holidays that commonly impact global trading conditions:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
Most global markets are closed or operate on reduced hours. - Good Friday & Easter (March/April)
European and US markets are typically closed or have shortened sessions. - Labour Day (May 1)
Widely observed across Europe and Asia, affecting market liquidity. - US Independence Day (July 4)
US markets are closed, impacting USD-related instruments. - Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday of November, US)
Reduced trading activity and liquidity in US markets. - Christmas Day (December 25) & Boxing Day (December 26)
Most global markets are closed; spreads may widen due to low liquidity. - Chinese New Year (January/February)
Extended closure of Chinese markets, affecting RMB and broader Asian markets.
Platform Time Adjustments
During holiday periods:
- Trading schedules on MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) may vary
- Certain instruments may have limited trading hours or be temporarily unavailable
- Traders are advised to monitor platform notifications and plan positions accordingly
Trading Considerations
- Avoid high-frequency trading in low-liquidity conditions
- Be aware of potential spread widening
- Apply proper risk management (stop-loss and take-profit levels)
- Monitor market sentiment before and after major holidays