Market Holiday Guide
Trading in global financial markets requires more than strategy, it also demands timing. Being aware of official market holidays across forex, stocks, commodities, and crypto helps traders plan ahead and avoid unnecessary risk. In this guide, we break down the key dates and trading tips to help you navigate market closures confidently.
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| Symbol | Thanksgiving day: November 27 2025 | Thanksgiving day: November 28 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| FX | Normal Hours | Normal Hours |
Metals
| Symbol | Thanksgiving day: November 27 2025 | Thanksgiving day: November 28 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| XAUUSD | Closed at 21:30 | Closed at 21:45 |
| XAUEUR | Closed at 21:30 | Closed at 21:45 |
| XAGEUR | Closed at 21:30 | Closed at 21:45 |
| XAGUSD | Closed at 21:30 | Closed at 21:45 |
| XPDUSD | Closed at 21:30 | Closed at 21:45 |
| XPTUSD | Closed at 21:30 | Closed at 21:45 |
Cryptos
| Symbol | Thanksgiving day: November 27 2025 | Thanksgiving day: November 28 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptos | Normal Hours | Normal Hours |
Index
| Symbol | Thanksgiving day: November 27 2025 | Thanksgiving day: November 28 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NE25.c | Normal Hours | Normal Hours |
| AUS200.c | Normal Hours | Normal Hours |
| DE40.c | Closed at 23:00 | Closed at 23:00 |
| DJ30.c | Closed at 20:00 | Closed at 20:15 |
| ES35.c | Normal Hours | Normal Hours |
| F40.c | Normal Hours | Normal Hours |
| HK50.c | Normal Hours | Normal Hours |
| JP225.c | Closed at 20:00 | Closed at 20:15 |
| STOXX50.c | Normal Hours | Normal Hours |
| SWI20.c | Normal Hours | Normal Hours |
| UK100.c | Closed at 23:00 | Closed at 23:00 |
| US500.c | Closed at 20:00 | Closed at 20:15 |
| USTEC.c | Closed at 20:00 | Closed at 20:15 |
Energies
| Symbol | Thanksgiving day: November 27 2025 | Thanksgiving day: November 28 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| USOIL.c | Closed at 21:30 | Closed at 20:30 |
| UKOIL.c | Closed at 21:45 | Closed at 22:00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
More ReadCheck Otet website’s market updates section to view the latest holiday calendar.
Yes. Forex markets shut down from Friday night to Sunday night (GMT). But crypto trading is available on Otet’s cTrader during that time.
Yes, but approvals may be delayed to the next working day due to bank closures.
Yes, spreads can increase during holidays due to lower market activity and liquidity.
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