Trading schedule changes: Catholic Easter & Ching Ming Festival (1–7 April 2026)

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PrimeXBT keeps traders informed of upcoming market changes that may influence trading conditions.

Between Wednesday, 1 April and Tuesday, 7 April 2026, selected markets will operate on modified trading hours due to Catholic Easter and the Ching Ming Festival. Following the holiday period, all instruments will return to their regular schedules.

These temporary adjustments may impact trading activity and liquidity across certain instruments, so we encourage reviewing the updated timetable in advance.

Holiday trading schedule update

Changes to Easter and China-related markets:

Instruments affected Thu
02.04.2026
Fri
03.04.2026
Mon
06.04.2026
Tue
07.04.2026
COCOA Normal hours Closed Closed Normal hours
COFFEE.ROB Normal hours Closed Closed Normal hours
BRENT Normal hours Closed Normal hours Normal hours
XAU/USD, GOLD
XAU pairs
00:00 – 20:59 Closed Normal hours Normal hours
XAG/USD, SILVER
XAG pairs
00:00 – 20:59 Closed Normal hours Normal hours
CRUDE 00:00 – 20:55 Closed Normal hours Normal hours
NAT.GAS 00:00 – 20:55 Closed Normal hours Normal hours
GASOIL 00:00 – 20:55 Closed Sun 22:05 – 00:00
Normal hours
Normal hours
SUGAR.RAW Normal hours Closed 11:35 – 16:55 Normal hours
SUGAR.WHITE Normal hours Closed Closed Normal hours
US.COCOA Normal hours Closed 11:35 – 17:25 Normal hours
COFFEE.AR Normal hours Closed 11:35 – 17:25 Normal hours
COTTON Normal hours Closed Normal hours Normal hours
ORANGE.JUICE Normal hours Closed Normal hours Normal hours
AUS200 00:00 – 05:25

06:15 – 12:55

Closed Closed Mon 23:55 – 00:00
Normal hours
CAN60 Normal hours Closed Normal hours Normal hours
EUR50, GER30 00:20 – 20:55 Closed Closed Mon 23:20 – 00:00
Normal hours
FRANCE Normal hours Closed Closed Normal hours
GERMID, GERTEC Normal hours Closed Closed Normal hours
HK-HSI, CHINAH Normal hours Closed Closed Closed
NED25 Normal hours Closed Closed Normal hours
SPAIN Normal hours Closed Closed Normal hours
SWISS Normal hours Closed Closed Normal hours
DOWJ, NASDAQ, SP500
JAPAN
Normal hours 00:00 – 13:10 Normal hours Normal hours
UK100 00:00 – 20:55 Closed Closed 00:05 – 20:55
Normal hours
US SHARES Normal hours Closed Normal hours Normal hours

Changes to the Norwegian markets:

Instruments affected Wed
01.04.2026
Thu
02.04.2026
Fri
03.04.2026
Mon
06.04.2026
NOR25 07:05 – 10:55 Closed Closed Closed

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

As markets transition through the holiday period, trading conditions may differ from typical sessions. If you have open positions, consider monitoring your exposure and making any necessary adjustments.

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