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Let us see the holiday trading schedule for December 2022 and January 2023:
Changes in Trading Hours for Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025
All times are provided in GMT.
As the festive season approaches, AvaTrade has released its trading hours for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Please note the adjustments across different markets, including Forex, Cryptos, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, and Stocks. These changes ensure smooth market operation while accommodating global market closures during the holidays.
Visit Avatrade BrokerTrading Hours Overview by Asset Class
Forex (FX)
Forex trading will remain mostly operational during the holidays with brief interruptions:
- Tuesday, 24th December (Christmas Eve): Early close at 21:58.
- Wednesday, 25th December (Christmas Day): Reopens at 22:05.
- Thursday, 26th December: Normal trading resumes.
- Tuesday, 31st December (New Year’s Eve): Early close at 21:58.
- Wednesday, 1st January (New Year’s Day): Reopens at 22:05.
- Thursday, 2nd January: Normal trading.
Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency markets will maintain normal trading hours throughout the holiday period. As decentralized markets, cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum remain unaffected by public holidays.
Equity Indices
Changes vary depending on the region and index:
- US Indices
(US_500, US_TECH100, US_30, US_2000):- Tuesday, 24th December: Early close at 18:15.
- Wednesday, 25th December: Reopens at 23:01.
- Tuesday, 31st December: Normal trading.
- Wednesday, 1st January: Reopens at 23:01.
- European Indices
(UK_100, GERMANY_40, FRANCE_40, SPAIN_35, ITALY_40, EUROPE_50):- UK_100, FRANCE_40, and SPAIN_35:
- Tuesday, 24th December: Early close at 13:00.
- Wednesday, 25th December and Thursday, 26th December: Closed.
- Tuesday, 31st December: Early close at 13:00.
- Wednesday, 1st January: Closed.
- Thursday, 2nd January: Normal trading resumes.
- GERMANY_40, ITALY_40, and EUROPE_50: Closed throughout 24th–26th December and 31st December–1st January.
- UK_100, FRANCE_40, and SPAIN_35:
- Asia-Pacific Indices
(HK_50, TAIWAN_INDX, JAPAN_225, AUS_200):- HK_50 and AUS_200:
- Tuesday, 24th December: Early close at 03:59.
- Wednesday, 25th December: Closed.
- Tuesday, 31st December: Early close at 03:59.
- Wednesday, 1st January: Closed.
- HK_50 and AUS_200:
Commodities (Energy & Metals)
Most energy and metal instruments will close early on specific days:
- Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Heating Oil, Gasoline:
- Tuesday, 24th December: Early close at 18:45.
- Wednesday, 25th December: Reopens at 23:01.
- Tuesday, 31st December: Normal trading.
- Wednesday, 1st January: Reopens at 23:01.
- Brent Oil:
- Tuesday, 24th December: Early close at 19:00.
- Wednesday, 25th December: Closed.
- Tuesday, 31st December: Early close at 20:00.
- Gold, Silver, Platinum, Copper, Palladium:
- Tuesday, 24th December: Early close at 18:45.
- Wednesday, 25th December: Reopens at 23:01.
- Tuesday, 31st December: Normal trading.
- Wednesday, 1st January: Reopens at 23:01.
Agricultural Commodities
Trading schedules for key agricultural products like corn, wheat, and soybeans will also experience changes:
- Tuesday, 24th December: Early close at 18:05.
- Wednesday, 25th December: Closed.
- Thursday, 26th December: Late open at 14:30.
- Tuesday, 31st December: Normal trading.
- Wednesday, 1st January: Closed.
Bonds
- Japanese Government Bonds: Normal trading except on 25th December and 1st January (closed).
- Euro Bund German Bonds: Closed from 24th December to 1st January.
Stocks and ETFs
- US Stocks and ETFs:
- Tuesday, 24th December: Early close at 18:00.
- Wednesday, 25th December: Closed.
- Tuesday, 31st December: Normal trading.
- Wednesday, 1st January: Closed.
- European Stocks (UK, French, German, Italian, Dutch):
- UK and French stocks:
- Tuesday, 24th December: Early close at 12:30.
- Wednesday, 25th December: Closed.
- Tuesday, 31st December: Early close at 12:30.
- Wednesday, 1st January: Closed.
- UK and French stocks:
Key Tips for Traders
- Plan Ahead: Check the trading hours specific to your chosen asset class to avoid surprises.
- Volatility Awareness: Holiday periods can bring low liquidity, leading to increased volatility in certain markets.
- Adjust Strategies: If you’re trading indices or commodities, ensure you align your strategies with early closures or late openings.
- Cryptos: Use the 24/7 availability of cryptocurrencies for uninterrupted trading if other markets are closed.
AvaTrade ensures transparency and clarity for all its traders during the holidays. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Disclaimer: Trading during holidays involves increased risks due to low liquidity. Always trade responsibly.
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