4 min readHere at PrimeXBT, we make sure our clients stay informed about upcoming market changes that may impact trading conditions. Due to public holidays in the United States and Australia, selected instruments will operate on adjusted trading hours in late January.
On Monday, 19 January 2026, US markets will observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, while Australia Day will take place on Monday, 26 January 2026. As a result, some markets will experience reduced hours or temporary closures.
To help you plan ahead, we’ve outlined the affected instruments and updated trading schedules below.
| USA Affected instruments | 19.01.2026 Monday | 20.01.2026 Tuesday |
| GOLD, SILVER XAU and XAG pairs | 00:05 – 19:25 | Normal Hours 23:05 – 23:55 |
| CRUDE, NAT.GAS | 00:00 – 19:25 | Normal Hours 23:05 – 00:00 |
| SUGAR.RAW | Closed | Normal Hours |
| SUGAR.WHITE | 08:50 – 16:55 | Normal Hours |
| US.COCOA | Closed | Normal Hours |
| COFFEE.AR | Closed | Normal Hours |
| COTTON | Closed | Normal Hours |
| ORANGE.JUICE | Closed | Normal Hours |
| EUR50, GER30 | 00:20 – 20:55 | 01:15 – 21:55 23:05 – 23:55 |
| UK100 | 00:05 – 20:55 | 01:05 – 21:55 23:05 – 23:55 |
| DOWJ, NASDAQ, SP500, JAPAN | 00:05 – 17:55 | Normal Hours 23:05 – 23:55 |
| US Shares | Closed | Normal Hours |
| Australia Affected instruments | 26.01.2026 Monday | |
| AUS200 | 06:15 – 20:55 22:55 – 23:55 Normal hours | |
Please note that the hours listed above are subject to change. We recommend always checking instrument specifications directly on the platform before placing trades.
As markets adapt to the holiday schedule, trading activity and liquidity may be affected. If you hold open positions, consider reviewing your portfolio and adjusting your strategy accordingly.
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