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Holiday and seasonal trading hour changes

Holiday and seasonal trading hour changes

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Keep track of upcoming changes to trading hours across global markets. Whether it's holidays, early closures, or special trading sessions, find all schedule adjustments in one place. Our commitment to keeping you informed about market trading hours ensures you can plan your trading activities effectively.

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This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. It’s possible, however, that these hours could change. All times listed are in AEST/AEDT.

2026

Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

As of Sunday 5 April 2026, Australia moves from Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

General market changes (in AEST)

  • US and Canadian equities (including equity options) will trade between 11:30pm and 6am (the next day).

  • "24 Hours" shares will trade from 10am Monday to 7am Saturdays.

  • For markets where funding is applied for positions held through 10pm UK time, funding will be applied for positions held through 7am (AEST).

Starting from Friday 10 April 2026

  • FX markets, Cryptocurrencies, Commodities, 24-hour index markets and the dealing desk will close at 7am (next day).

Starting from Saturday 11 April 2026

  • Cryptocurrencies and weekend markets will open at 5pm.

Good Friday and Easter (AEST)

Friday 3 April 2026

  • Australian, HK, Singaporean, European and US equity markets will be closed.

  • The Volatility Index (VIX) will be closed.

  • European and US commodities will be closed.

  • Rates and bonds will be closed.

Saturday 4 April 2026

  • 24-hour index markets will close at 12:15am*.

  • Cryptocurrencies and Weekend Markets will be open as normal.

Sunday 5 April 2026

  • Cryptocurrencies and Weekend Markets will be open as normal.

Monday 6 April 2026

  • FX opens at 6am.

  • US and 24-hour index markets open at 8am.

  • Australian, HK and European indices will be quoted out of hours.

  • Australian, HK and European equity markets will be closed.

  • New York Sugar, Coffee and Cocoa – late open at 8:30pm.

Tuesday 7 April 2026

  • Australian, HK and European equities will re-open.

*Japan 225, Tokyo First Section, Singapore Blue Chip, Taiwan and China A50 will be quoted in-hours and close later in the day.

UK summer bank holiday (AEST)

TBC

US Labor Day (AEST)

TBC

Thanksgiving (AEDT)

TBC

Black Friday (AEDT)

TBC

Christmas and seasonal trading hours (AEDT)

TBC


2027

New Year's Day (AEDT)

TBC

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