To help clients plan their trading activities effectively, please review the holiday trading hours for the financial instrument(s) below. All times are displayed in HH: MM (24-hour format).
Upcoming Holiday
- Holiday Name: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
- Holiday Date: 1st July, 2026
- Time Zone Reference: GMT+1 (Server Time)
During this period, trading hours for certain instrument(s) may be adjusted as outlined below.
Trading Schedule Adjustments
| Instrument(s) | 30th June, 2026 (GMT+1) | 1st July, 2026 (GMT+1) | 2nd July, 2026 (GMT+1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HK50 | Close 20:00 | Market Close | Open 02:15 |
- Holiday Name: Independence Day
- Holiday Date: 3rd July, 2026
- Time Zone Reference: GMT+1 (Server Time)
During this period, trading hours for certain instrument(s) may be adjusted as outlined below.
Trading Schedule Adjustments
| Instrument(s) | 3rd July, 2026 (GMT+1) | 5th July, 2026 (GMT+1) |
|---|---|---|
| STOXX50 | Close 21:00 | Close only: 23:05 to 23:30 |
| FR40 | Close 21:00 | Close only: 23:05 to 23:30 |
| DE30 | Close 21:00 | Close only: 23:05 to 23:30 |
| HK50 | Close 20:00 | Close only: 23:05 to 00:00 |
| UK100 | Close 21:00 | Close only: 23:05 to 23:30 |
| S&P500 | Close 18:00 | Normal Hours |
| USTEC | Close 18:00 | Normal Hours |
| US30 | Close 18:00 | Normal Hours |
| Stocks | Market Close | Normal Hours |
| Metals&Energies | Close 18:00 | Normal Hours |
| XAUSD, XAGUSD | Close 18:00 | Normal Hours |
| XPTUSD | Close 15:00 | Normal Hours |
| XPDUSD | Close 15:00 | Normal Hours |
| USOIL | Close 18:00 | Normal Hours |
| UKOIL | Close 18:00 | Normal Hours |
| AIGUI | Market Close | Normal Hours |
| MAGSI | Market Close | Normal Hours |
| US30_TOPSTOCKS | Market Close | Normal Hours |
| US_ENERGY_ETF | Market Close | Normal Hours |
Impact of Holiday Trading Hours
Changes in holiday trading schedules may result in:
- Lower market liquidity
- Increased volatility
- Wider spreads and possible slippage
Traders are advised to monitor positions closely and adjust strategies accordingly.
Why do trading hours change during holidays?
Trading hours may be adjusted due to reduced market liquidity and changes in exchange or liquidity provider operating hours.
Which financial instrument(s) may be affected?
Changes may affect financial instrument(s) depending on market conditions.
What time zone is used for holiday trading hours?
All trading hours are based on the broker’s server time, which may differ from your local time.
Learn more: What Is the Default Time Zone in MetaTrader?
Can I change the time zone displayed for trading hours?
No, trading hours are fixed based on server time. You should convert them to your local time.
Learn more: Can I Change the Time Zone in MetaTrader?
Yes, schedules are indicative and may change depending on market conditions and liquidity providers.