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:  Labor Day (US, CAD)
  • Holiday Date: 7st September, 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) 7th September, 2026 (GMT+1)
STOXX50 Close 21:00
FR40 Close 21:00
DE30 Close 21:00
HK50 Close 20:00
UK100 Close 21:00
S&P500 Close 18:00
USTEC Close 18:00
US30 Close 18:00
Stock Market Close
Metals&Energies Close 19:25
XAGUSD Close 19:25
XPTUSD Close 15:00
XPDUSD Close 15:00
USOIL Close 18:30
UKOIL Close 18:30
AIGUI Market Close
MAGSI Market Close
US30_TOPSTOCKS Market Close
US_ENERGY_ETF Market Close

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.

 

FAQ

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?

Can holiday trading hours change without prior notice?

Yes, schedules are indicative and may change depending on market conditions and liquidity providers.