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2026 market holidays

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CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has 12 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 10 full-day closures and 2 early-close or half days. The next full closure is Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Regular trading runs 17:00–16:00 CST, Every Day.

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12
Holiday dates in 2026
10
Full-day closures
2
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026
  • Nov26

    Thanksgiving Day

    Thu · market closed all day

  • Dec25

    Christmas Day

    Fri · market closed all day

  • Jan1

    New Year's Day

    Fri · 2027 · market closed all day

Download 2026 calendar (.ics)

Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule
2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule12 total dates
DateHolidayStatusTrading hours
January 20262 full closures
ThursdayNew Year's DayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayMartin Luther King Jr. DayFull closurepassedClosed
February 20261 full closure
MondayWashington's BirthdayFull closurepassedClosed
April 20261 full closure
FridayGood FridayFull closurepassedClosed
May 20261 full closure
MondayMemorial DayFull closurepassedClosed
June 20261 full closure
FridayJuneteenth National Independence DayFull closurepassedClosed
July 20261 full closure
FridayIndependence Day (Observed)Full closurepassedClosed
September 20261 full closure
MondayLabor DayFull closurepassedClosed
November 20261 full closure · 1 early/half day
ThursdayThanksgiving DayFull closureClosed
FridayDay After ThanksgivingEarly closeCloses at 13:00
December 20261 full closure · 1 early/half day
ThursdayChristmas EveEarly closeCloses at 13:00
FridayChristmas DayFull closureClosed
Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 CME Holidays

2026 Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About CME Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 17:00 – 16:00 (America/Chicago)

Country: United States

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Currency: USD

Official CME Website →
Frequently Asked Questions

Is CME closed on weekends?

Yes, CME is closed on . Regular trading occurs Every Day only.

Does CME close for lunch?

No, CME does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.

How many holidays does CME observe in 2026?

CME observes 12 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.

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Next holiday:Closed
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Nov 2616 days away
23 holidays20 full closures3 early/half days
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Next holiday:Closed
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 2616 days away
23 holidays20 full closures3 early/half days

Popular Exchanges Worldwide

South Korea
KRX
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Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Day
Dec 2545 days away
42 holidays42 full closures
Japan
TSE
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Nov 2313 days away
39 holidays39 full closures
China
SSE
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Next holiday:Closed
New Year's Day
Jan 152 days away
36 holidays36 full closures
China
SZSE
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
New Year's Day
Jan 152 days away
36 holidays36 full closures
Thailand
SET
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Next holiday:Closed
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday (Observed)
Dec 727 days away
35 holidays35 full closures
Hong Kong
HKEX
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Early Close
Eve of Christmas Day
Dec 2444 days away
33 holidays27 full closures6 early/half days
Indonesia
IDX
Indonesia Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Day
Dec 2545 days away
32 holidays32 full closures
Mongolia
MSE
Mongolian Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Republic Day
Nov 2616 days away
26 holidays26 full closures

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