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2026 market holidays

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GFEX (Guangzhou Futures Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX) has 18 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 18 full-day closures. The next full closure is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027. Regular trading runs 09:00–15:00 GMT+8, Monday – Friday with a lunch break from 11:30 to 13:30.

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Holiday dates in 2026: 18
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day
Feb5
Spring Festival Eve
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day
Feb8
Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) (Observed)
Mon · 2027 · market closed all day

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

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule18 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20261 full closure
Jan 1, 2026Thursday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
February 20266 full closures
Feb 16, 2026Monday	Spring Festival Eve	Full closurepassed	Closed
Feb 17, 2026Tuesday	Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Feb 18, 2026Wednesday	Spring Festival Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Feb 19, 2026Thursday	Spring Festival Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Feb 20, 2026Friday	Spring Festival Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Feb 23, 2026Monday	Spring Festival Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20261 full closure
Apr 6, 2026Monday	Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20263 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	Labour Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 4, 2026Monday	Labour Day Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 5, 2026Tuesday	Labour Day Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
June 20261 full closure
Jun 19, 2026Friday	Dragon Boat Festival	Full closurepassed	Closed
September 20261 full closure
Sep 25, 2026Friday	Mid-Autumn Festival	Full closurepassed	Closed
October 20265 full closures
Oct 1, 2026Thursday	National Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Oct 2, 2026Friday	National Day Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Oct 5, 2026Monday	National Day Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Oct 6, 2026Tuesday	National Day Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Oct 7, 2026Wednesday	National Day Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 GFEX Holidays

2026 Guangzhou Futures Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About GFEX Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 09:00 – 15:00 (Asia/Shanghai)

Lunch Break: 11:30 – 13:30

Country: China

Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai

Currency: CNY

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GFEX closed on weekends?

Yes, GFEX is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.

Does GFEX close for lunch?

Yes, GFEX has a lunch break from 11:30 to 13:30.

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.