CME Group observes 11 U.S.-recognized holidays. On these holidays, trading hours may vary depending on markets traded. Opening and closing times may be affected on the holiday, as well as the business days prior to or after a holiday.
CME Globex will observe the following holidays in 2021. Trading times and days affected may vary depending on the holiday. Download the existing files to view altered trading hours.
| U.S. Holiday | Includes the following dates: | Excel | Compact Excel |
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| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | 15 - 19 January 2021 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| President's Day | 12 - 16 February 2021 | President's Day | President's Day |
| Good Friday | 1 - 5 April 2021 | Good Friday | Good Friday |
| Memorial Day | 28 May - 1 June 2021 | Memorial Day | Memorial Day |
| Independence Day | 2 - 5 July 2021 | Independence Day | Independence Day |
| Labor Day | 3 - 7 September 2021 | Labor Day | Labor Day |
| Thanksgiving | 24 - 26 November 2021 | Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving |
| Christmas | 23 - 27 December 2021 | Christmas | Christmas |
| New Year’s | 30 December 2021 - 3 January 2022 | New Year’s | New Year’s |
Note: This schedule is subject to change. Trading hours are usually finalized approximately two weeks prior to the holiday. Holiday schedules are subject to input from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
CME ClearPort will observe the following holidays during the year 2021 which may affect the open and close trading times. All times are Eastern Standard Time.
| HOLIDAY | DATE ON WHICH CME CLEARPORT DOES NOT OPEN | DATE AND TIME CME CLEARPORT OPENS |
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| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan 18 |
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Unaffected and will run on a normal schedule for the next day’s trade date |
| Presidents’ Day Monday, Feb 15 |
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Unaffected and will run on a normal schedule for the next day’s trade date |
| Good Friday Friday, Apr 2 |
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Thursday, April 1 Sunday, April 4, 2021 |
| Memorial Day Monday, May 31 |
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Unaffected and will run on a normal schedule for the next day’s trade date |
| Independence Day (observed) Monday, July 5 |
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Unaffected and will run on a normal schedule for the next day’s trade date |
| Labor Day Monday, Sep 6 |
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Unaffected and will run on a normal schedule for the next day’s trade date |
| Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov 25 |
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Unaffected and will run on a normal schedule for the next day’s trade date |
| Christmas Day (observed) Friday, Dec 24 |
Friday, Dec 24 |
Sunday, December 26, at 18:00 ET for the next day’s trade date |
Note: This schedule is subject to change. Trading hours are usually finalized approximately two weeks prior to the holiday. Holiday schedules are subject to input from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
BTEC US - Actives on CME Globex will observe the following holidays in 2021 which may affect the open and close trading times. All times noted are Eastern Time.
Normal Hours of Operation:
- Standard Time: 6:30pm EST open - 5:30pm EST close.
- Daylight Savings Time: 7:30pm EDT open - 5:30pm EDT close.
- Asia Session Hours: 6:30/7:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
- London Session Hours: 2:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
| Date | Holiday | Early Close | Trading Hours | Asia | London | US |
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| Friday, December 25, 2020 | Christmas Day | Thu-Dec. 24, 2020 2:30 p.m. |
Closed, will open Dec. 27th at 6:30 p.m. | Closed | ||
| Monday, December 28, 2020 | Boxing Day UK | Mon-Dec. 28, 2020 1:00 a.m. |
Open Dec. 27th at 6:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., will reopen 6:00 a.m. | Open | Closed | Open |
| Thursday, December 31, 2020 | Bank Holiday Japan | Open Dec. 31st at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Friday, January 1, 2021 | New Year's Day | Thur-Dec. 31, 2020 2:30 p.m. |
Closed, will open Jan. 3rd at 6:30 p.m.. | Closed | ||
| Monday, January 11, 2021 | Coming of Age Day Japan | Open Jan. 11th at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Monday, January 18, 2021 | Martin Luther King Day | Closed, will open Jan. 18th at 6:30 p.m. | Closed | |||
| Thursday, February 11, 2021 | National Foundation Day Japan | Open Feb. 11th at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Monday, February 15, 2021 | Presidents Day | Closed, will open Feb. 15th at 6:30 p.m. | Closed | |||
| Tuesday, February 23, 2021 | Emperor's Birthday Japan | Open Feb. 23th at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Friday, April 2, 2021 | Good Friday | Fri-Apr. 2, 2021 12:00 p.m. |
Open Apr. 2nd at 6:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | |
| Monday, April 5, 2021 | Easter Monday UK | Mon-Apr. 5, 2021 2:00 a.m. |
Open Apr. 4th at 7:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., will reopen 6:00 a.m. | Open | Closed | Open |
| Thursday, April 29, 2021 | Showa Day Japan | Open Apr. 30th at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Monday, May 3, 2021 | Constitution Day Observed Japan | Open May. 3rd at 6:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Monday, May 3, 2021 | U.K. May Day | Open May. 3rd at 6:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | Greenery Day Japan | Open May. 4th at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | Children's Day Japan | Open May. 5th at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Monday, May 31, 2021 | Memorial Day | Fri-May. 28, 2021 2:30 p.m. |
Closed, will open May. 31st at 7:30 p.m. | Closed | ||
| Monday, May 31, 2021 | Spring Bank Holiday UK | Closed, will open May. 31st at 7:30 p.m. | Closed | |||
| Monday, July 5, 2021 | U.S. Independence Day | Fri-Jul. 02, 2021 2:30 p.m. |
Closed, will open Jul. 5th at 7:30 p.m. | Closed | ||
| Thursday, July 22, 2021 | Marine Day Japan | Open Jul. 22nd at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Friday, July 23, 2021 | Health and Sports Day Japan | Open Jul. 23rd at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Monday, August 9, 2021 | Mountain Day Japan | Open Aug. 9th at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Monday, August 30, 2021 | Summer Bank Holiday UK | Mon-Aug. 30, 2020 2:00 a.m. |
Open Aug. 29th at 7:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., will reopen 6:00 a.m. | Open | Closed | Open |
| Monday, September 6, 2021 | Labor Day | Closed, will open Sep. 6th at 7:30 p.m. | Closed | |||
| Monday, September 20, 2021 | Respect for the Aged Day Japan | Open Sep. 20 at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Thursday, September 23, 2021 | Autumn Equinox Japan | Open Sep. 23rd at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Monday, October 11, 2021 | Columbus Day | Closed, will open Oct. 11th at 7:30 p.m. | Closed | |||
| Wednesday, November 3, 2021 | Culture Day Japan | Open Nov. 3rd at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Thursday, November 11, 2021 | Veterans Day | Closed, will open Nov. 11th at 6:30 p.m. | Closed | |||
| Tuesday, November 23, 2021 | Labor Thanksgiving Day Japan | Open Nov. 23rd at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | ||
| Thursday, November 25, 2021 | Thanksgiving Day | Fri-Nov. 26, 2020 2:30 p.m. |
Closed, will open Nov. 25th at 6:30 p.m. | Closed | ||
| Friday, December 24, 2021 | Christmas Day | Thu-Dec. 23, 2020 2:30 p.m. |
Closed, will open Dec. 26th at 6:30 p.m. | Closed | ||
| Monday, December 27, 2021 | U.K.Christmas Day | Open Dec. 27th at 6:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., will reopen 6:00 a.m. | Open | Closed | Open | |
| Tuesday, December 28, 2021 | U.K. Boxing Day | Open Dec. 28th at 6:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., will reopen 6:00 a.m. | Open | Closed | Open | |
| Friday, December 31, 2021 | Bank Holiday Japan | Fri-Dec. 31, 2021 2:30 p.m. |
Open Dec. 31st at 2:00 a.m. | Closed | Open | |
Note: This schedule is subject to change. Trading hours are usually finalized approximately two weeks prior to the holiday. Holiday schedules are subject to input from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
CME Trading Floor will observe the following holidays during the year 2021 which may affect the open and close trading times. All times are Central Standard Time.
| HOLIDAY | DATE AND TIME ON WHICH NOTED CME GROUP TRADING CLOSES EARLY | DATE ON WHICH THE CHICAGO TRADING FLOOR IS CLOSED |
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New Year’s Day 2021 |
Thursday, December 31, 2020 Foreign Exchange & Interest Rates Floor Options Close at 12:00 CT |
Friday, January 1. 2021 |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
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Monday, January 18, 2021 |
Presidents’ Day |
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Monday, February 15, 2021 |
Good Friday |
Friday, April 02, 2021 Foreign Exchange & Interest Rates Floor Options Close at 10:00 CT |
Friday, April 02, 2021 Equities, Commodities, Weather & Real Estate – Closed |
Memorial Day |
Friday, May 28, 2021 Foreign Exchange & Interest Rates Floor Options Close at 12:00 CT |
Monday, May 31, 2021 |
Independence Day |
Friday, July 2, 2021 Foreign Exchange, Interest Rates, Grain, Dairy, Weather & Real Estate Floor Options Close at 12:00 CT, Livestock Options Close at 12:05 CT |
Monday, July 5, 2021 |
Labor Day |
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Monday, September 6, 2021 |
Columbus Day |
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Monday, October 11, 2021 Foreign Exchange & Interest Rates Closed. Equities, Commodities, Weather & Real Estate - Normal Day |
Veterans Day |
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Thursday, November 11, 2021 |
Thanksgiving Day |
Friday, November 26, 2021 Foreign Exchange, Interest Rates, Grains, Equities, Weather & Real Estate Floor Options Close at 12:00 CT Livestock Options Close at 12:05 CT, |
Thursday, November 25, 2021 |
Christmas Day |
Thursday, December 23, 2021 Foreign Exchange, Interest Rates, Options Close at 12:00 CT. |
Friday, December 24, 2021 |
New Year’s Day 2022 |
Friday, December 31, 2021 Foreign Exchange & Interest Rates Floor Options Close at 12:00 CT |
Note: This schedule is subject to change. Trading hours are usually finalized approximately two weeks prior to the holiday. Holiday schedules are subject to input from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
| U.S. Holiday | Includes the following dates: | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | 15 - 18 January 2021 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| President's Day | 12 - 15 February 2021 | President's Day |
| Good Friday | 2 - 5 April 2021 | Good Friday |
| Memorial Day | 28 - 31 May 2021 | Memorial Day |
| Independence Day | 2 - 5 July 2021 | Independence Day |
| Labor Day | 3 - 6 September 2021 | Labor Day |
| Columbus Day | 11 October 2021 | Columbus Day |
| Veterans Day | 11 November 2021 | Veterans Day |
| Thanksgiving | 24 -26 November 2021 | Thanksgiving |
| Christmas | 23-27 December 2021 | Christmas |
| New Year’s Eve | 31 December 2021 - 3 January 2022 | New Year's Eve |
Note: This schedule is subject to change. Trading hours are usually finalized approximately two weeks prior to the holiday. Holiday schedules are subject to input from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
| U.S. Holiday | Includes the following dates: | Futures and Options | OTC |
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| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | 15 - 19 January 2021 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| President's Day | 12 - 16 February 2021 | President's Day | President's Day |
| Good Friday | 1 - 5 April 2021 | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Memorial Day | 28 May - 1 June 2021 | Memorial Day | Memorial Day |
| Independence Day | 2 - 5 July 2021 | Independence Day | Independence Day |
| Labor Day | 3 - 7 September 2021 | Labor Day | Labor Day |
| Columbus Day | 11 October 2021 | Columbus Day | Columbus Day |
| Veterans Day | 11 November 2021 | Veterans Day | Veterans Day |
| Thanksgiving | 24 - 26 November 2021 | Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving |
| Christmas | 23 - 27 December 2021 | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| New Year’s | 30 December 2021 - 3 January 2022 | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
Note: This schedule is subject to change. Trading hours are usually finalized approximately two weeks prior to the holiday. Holiday schedules are subject to input from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
- During a CME Globex Freeze weekend customer testing is not allowed.
- New iLink session IDs can be built and deleted on the Friday before the freeze weekend.
- Details regarding Saturday testing are available in section 7 Saturday Testing of the iLink Session ID Policy and Operational Guidelines.
Please Note: The July through December freeze dates are subject to change.
Event |
Holiday Date (if applicable) |
Freeze Date |
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| New Year’s Day | Friday, January 1 | Saturday, January 2 |
| BrokerTec EU Launch | Monday, January 18 | Saturday, January 16 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr | Monday January 18 | Saturday, January 16 |
| BrokerTec US Launch | Monday, February 1 | Saturday, January 30 |
| Presidents’ Day | Monday, February 15 | Saturday, February 13 |
| Good Friday/Easter | April 2 & April 5 | Saturday, April 3 |
| CME Group Disaster Recovery (Internal) | Saturday, April 24 | Saturday, April 24 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31 | Saturday, May 29 |
| CME Group Disaster Recovery (Internal) | Saturday, June 12 | Saturday, June 12 |
| Independence Day (US) | Sunday, July 4 | Saturday, July 3 |
| Labor Day (US) | Monday, September 6 | Saturday, September 4 |
| CME Group Disaster Recovery (Internal) | Saturday, October 16 | Saturday, October 16 |
| FIA DR Test | Saturday, October 23 | Saturday, October 23 |
| Thanksgiving (US) | Thursday, November 25 | Saturday, November 27 |
| Christmas | Saturday, December 25 | Saturday, December 25 |
| New Year’s Day | Saturday, January 1 | Saturday, January 1, 2022 |
Note: This schedule is subject to change. Trading hours are usually finalized approximately two weeks prior to the holiday. Holiday schedules are subject to input from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
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