To help clients plan their trading activities effectively, please review the holiday trading hours for financial instruments below. All times are displayed in HH: MM (24-hour format).
Upcoming Holiday
- Holiday Name:Â Spring Bank Holiday (UK) and the Birthday of the Buddha (HK)
- Holiday Date: 22nd May, 2026
- Time Zone Reference: GMT+1 (Server Time)
During this period, trading hours for certain instruments may be adjusted as outlined below.
Trading Schedule Adjustments
| Instruments | 22nd May, 2026 (GMT+1) | 25th May, 2026 (GMT+1) | 26th May, 2026 (GMT+1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HK50 | Close 20:00 | Market Close | Open 02:15 |
| UK100 | Close 21:00 | Market Close | Open 01:00 |
Impact of Holiday Trading Hours
- Holiday Name:Â Memorial Day and Whit Monday
- Holiday Date: 25th May, 2026
- Time Zone Reference: GMT+1 (Server Time)
During this period, trading hours for certain instruments may be adjusted as outlined below.
Trading Schedule Adjustments
| Instruments | 25th May, 2026 (GMT+1) | 26th May, 2026 (GMT+1) |
|---|---|---|
| STOXX50 | Close 21:00 | Normal Hours |
| FR40 | Close 21:00 | Normal Hours |
| DE30 | Close 21:00 | Normal Hours |
| S&P500 | Close 18:00 | Normal Hours |
| USTEC | Close 18:00 | Normal Hours |
| US30 | Close 18:00 | Normal Hours |
| Precious Metals | Close only 19:15 and Close 19:30 | Normal Hours |
| XPTUSD | Close 19:30 | Normal Hours |
| XPDUSD | Close 19:30 | Normal Hours |
| USOIL | Close 19:15 | Normal Hours |
| UKOIL | Close 18:30 | Normal Hours |
| Stocks | Market Close | Normal Hours |
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.
