CME Group and ICE Futures U.S. trading hours for 2026 holidays. Times shown in Central Time (CT) for CME products and Eastern Time (ET) for ICE products. Three full closures (Good Friday, Christmas, and New Year's Day 2027) and ten modified-hours days affect trading from now through year-end.
Holiday dates on this page are verified from CME Group and ICE Futures U.S. official 2026 calendars and are accurate.
However, the specific trading hours and early-close times shown are typical patterns from prior years — they are not the final authoritative times for 2026. CME Group and ICE Futures U.S. release the official, finalized trading hours for each holiday approximately two weeks before the holiday date, based on coordination with NYSE and SIFMA.
Always verify the exact times against the official exchange notices in the days leading up to each holiday. Times can shift by 15–30 minutes from the typical pattern, and special circumstances (like the April 3, 2026 NFP/Good Friday overlap) can change the schedule for specific product classes. You can also call the Discount Trading Trade Desk for confirmed times on an upcoming holiday.
Official sources: CME Group Holiday and Trading Hours · ICE Holiday Hours
All US federal holidays observed by CME Group in 2026 plus early-close days. Times shown are typical patterns — see disclaimer above.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Trading Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Modified hours. Globex opens Sun 5:00 PM CT, typically closes early Mon ~12:00 PM CT, reopens Mon 5:00 PM CT for Tue trade date. |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Monday | Presidents Day | Modified hours. Same pattern as MLK Day — Sun 5:00 PM CT open, ~12:00 PM CT Mon close, 5:00 PM CT Mon reopen. |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed all day. Special: NFP Jobs Report releases this day. CME FX, Crypto, and Interest Rate products have unique settlements; all other products copy settlements from Apr 2. |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day | Modified hours. Sun 5:00 PM CT open, typically ~12:00 PM CT Mon close, 5:00 PM CT Mon reopen. |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Friday | Juneteenth | Modified hours. Globex opens Thu evening 5:00 PM CT for Fri trade date, typically closes early Fri ~12:00 PM CT. Reopens Sun 5:00 PM CT. |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Modified hours. Jul 4 falls on Saturday. Globex opens Thu evening 5:00 PM CT for Fri trade date, typically closes early Fri ~12:00 PM CT. Reopens Sun 5:00 PM CT. |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Monday | Labor Day | Modified hours. Same pattern as other Monday holidays. |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Modified hours. Typically closes early Thu ~12:00 PM CT (staggered by product). Grain, dairy, lumber, and livestock typically closed all day. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Friday | Day After Thanksgiving | Modified hours. Typically early close ~12:15 PM CT for equities; energy/metals close later. Markets reopen Sun 5:00 PM CT. |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Modified hours. Typically early close ~12:15 PM CT for equities; energy/metals close later (~1:30 PM CT). |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Closed all day. Globex reopens Sun evening 5:00 PM CT for Mon trade date. |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Modified hours. Typical pattern is shortened day session before NYD closure. |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Closed all day. Globex reopens Sun evening 5:00 PM CT for Mon trade date. |
⚠ The times below are typical patterns from prior years. CME Group releases the official, finalized close times for each holiday approximately two weeks before the date. Use this section as a planning reference only — verify the actual times via the CME Group Holiday and Trading Hours page closer to each holiday. All times in Central Time (CT).
| Product Class | Examples | Typical Early Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Index | ES, NQ, YM, RTY (and micros) | 12:00 PM CT | Black Friday and Christmas Eve close at 12:15 PM CT |
| Energy | CL, NG, RB, HO, BZ | 12:30 PM CT | Christmas Eve and NYE may extend later (1:30 PM CT) |
| Metals | GC, SI, HG, PL, PA | 12:00 PM CT | Gold/Silver TAS contracts close earlier (~11:00–11:30 AM CT) |
| Grains & Oilseeds | ZC, ZS, ZW, ZM, ZL, ZO | 12:05–12:15 PM CT | Closed all day on Thanksgiving |
| Treasuries / Rates | ZN, ZB, ZF, ZT, UB, TN | 12:00 PM CT | Apr 3 (Good Friday) has unique settlements due to NFP release |
| FX | 6E, 6B, 6J, 6C, 6A, 6S | 12:00 PM CT | Apr 3 has unique settlements (NFP) |
| SOFR / Fed Funds | SR3, SR1, ZQ | 12:00 PM CT | Apr 3 has unique settlements (NFP) |
| Cryptocurrencies | BTC, ETH, MBT, MET | 12:00 PM CT | Apr 3 has unique settlements (NFP) |
| Livestock & Dairy | LE, GF, HE, DC | 12:05 PM CT (TAS) | Closed all day on Thanksgiving |
All ICE Futures U.S. times are New York time (Eastern). Status varies by contract group.
| Date | Holiday | Cocoa, Coffee "C", Cotton #2, FCOJ, Sugar #11/16 | Energy & Environmental | Currency, Stock, SOFR, Bond Indices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19 | MLK Day | Closed | Modified hours | Modified hours |
| Feb 16 | Presidents Day | Closed | Modified hours | Modified hours |
| Apr 3 | Good Friday | Closed | Closed | Modified hours |
| May 25 | Memorial Day | Closed | Modified hours | Modified hours |
| Jun 19 | Juneteenth | Closed | Modified hours | Modified hours |
| Jul 3 | Independence Day (Observed) | Closed | Modified hours | Modified hours |
| Sep 7 | Labor Day | Closed | Modified hours | Modified hours |
| Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed | Modified hours | Modified hours |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
ICE's Daily Gold and Silver contracts settle against LBMA London prices and may close on additional dates when London is closed (e.g., UK Boxing Day Dec 28). Canola (an ICE Canada product) follows Canadian holidays. Most US-focused futures traders are unaffected by these.
Sources: CME Group official trading hours · ICE Futures U.S. 2026 Trading Holiday Calendar. Always verify exact times against the official exchange notices before trading.
