Labour Day trading hours update (EU, UK, China) – May 2026

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At PrimeXBT, we diligently keep traders informed of schedule adjustments that may affect market activity, making sure important information is available on time.

Due to the upcoming Labour Day holidays across Europe, the UK, and China, selected instruments will operate on modified trading hours between Friday, 1 May and Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

These temporary changes may impact liquidity and trading conditions across affected markets. We strongly recommend reviewing the updated schedule below so that you can plan your trading activity accordingly.

Holiday trading schedule update

Changes to EU, UK, and China-related markets:

Instruments affectedFri
01.05.2026
Mon
04.05.2026
COCOANormal HoursClosed
COFFEE.ROBNormal HoursClosed
ALUMINIUM, COPPER, LEAD, NICKEL, ZINCNormal HoursClosed
XPD, XPTClosedNormal Hours
SUGAR.WHITENormal HoursClosed
EUR50, GER30ClosedNormal Hours
FRANCEClosedNormal Hours
GERMID, GERTECClosedNormal Hours
HK-HSI, CHINAHClosedNormal Hours
NED25, NOR25ClosedNormal Hours
SPAIN, SWISSClosedNormal Hours
SA40ClosedNormal Hours

UK market adjustments:

InstrumentFri
01.05.2026
Mon
04.05.2026
Tue
05.05.2026
UK100Normal HoursClosed00:20 – 20:59
22:01 – Normal Hours

Please note that all trading hours are subject to change. For the most accurate information, always check instrument specifications directly on the platform.

During holiday periods, market liquidity and volatility may differ from normal conditions. If you have open positions, consider reviewing your exposure and planning ahead.

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