CME holidays 2026 and trading hours
CME Group (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX) in Chicago trades Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM (previous day)–5:00 PM local time. In 2026 it is closed on 3 weekdays and has 8 shortened days.
Is CME open now?
Open
until 5:00 PM
CME holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's DayClosed | Closed |
| Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. DayCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Monday | Washington's BirthdayCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Friday | Good FridayClosed | Closed |
| Monday | Memorial DayCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Friday | Independence Day (observed)Closes at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Monday | Labor DayCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | Thanksgiving DayCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Friday | Shortened trading dayCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | Christmas EveCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Friday | Christmas Day NextClosed | Closed |
CME holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's DayClosed | Closed |
| Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. DayCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Monday | Washington's BirthdayCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Friday | Good FridayClosed | Closed |
| Monday | Memorial DayCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Monday | Independence Day (observed)Closes at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Monday | Labor DayCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | Thanksgiving DayCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Friday | Shortened trading dayCloses at 12:00 PM | Closes at 12:00 PM |
| Friday | Christmas Day (observed)Closed | Closed |
Data: exchange_calendars, updated 5 November 2026. Exchanges can close at short notice (national mourning, emergencies): check the official calendar of the exchange.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CME open today?
Yes: on Thursday, November 5 CME trades from 5:00 PM to 5:00 PM Chicago time.
What time does CME open and close?
CME opens at 5:00 PM and closes at 5:00 PM Chicago time (23:00–23:00 UTC).
How many trading days does CME have in 2026?
258 trading days: the weekdays without 3 holidays.
When is the next CME holiday?
Friday, December 25: Christmas Day.