Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Holidays 2026
Complete holiday schedule for Chicago Mercantile Exchange in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | New Year's Day | π΄ Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-01-19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | π΄ Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-02-16 | Monday | Washington's Birthday | π΄ Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-04-03 | Friday | Good Friday | π΄ Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-05-25 | Monday | Memorial Day | π΄ Closed | Closed |
| 2026-06-19 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | π΄ Closed | Closed |
| 2026-07-03 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | π΄ Closed | Closed |
| 2026-09-07 | Monday | Labor Day | π΄ Closed | Closed |
| 2026-11-26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | π΄ Closed | Closed |
| 2026-11-27 | Friday | Day After Thanksgiving | π Early Close | Closes at 13:00 |
| 2026-12-24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | π Early Close | Closes at 13:00 |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Christmas Day | π΄ Closed | Closed |
2026 CME Holidays
2026 Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holidays Calendar
Regular Hours: 17:00 β 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Country: United States
Time Zone: America/Chicago
Currency: USD
Official CME Website βIs CME closed on weekends?
Yes, CME is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Regular trading occurs Monday through Friday 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 β 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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