Adjusted Trading Hours for December Holidays

2025-12-22 | Trading Hours , Trading Schedule

We’d like to inform you of upcoming adjustments to trading hours in observance of the December 2025 holidays. 

Holiday Schedule 

  • Christmas Day: December 25, 2025  
  • Boxing Day: December 26 2025 

Please review the revised trading schedule below for the affected products and plan your trades accordingly. 

Adjusted Trading Hours for Affected Products 

Forex 

Instrument Market Closure (UTC+3) 
Forex Majors / Crosses / Minors Wed, Dec 24 23:59 → Fri, Dec 26 00:06 

Metals 

Symbol Product Market Closure (UTC+3) 
XAUUSD Gold vs USD Spot CFD Wed, Dec 24 20:45 → Fri, Dec 26 01:02 
XAUEUR Gold vs EUR Spot CFD Wed, Dec 24 20:45 → Fri, Dec 26 01:02 
XAGUSD Silver vs USD Spot CFD Wed, Dec 24 20:30 → Fri, Dec 26 01:02 

Spot Index CFDs 

Symbol Index Market Closure (UTC+3) 
AUS200 Australia S&P 200 Wed, Dec 24 05:00 → Mon, Dec 29 00:50 
EU50 Euro Stoxx 50 Tue, Dec 23 22:58 → Mon, Dec 29 09:01 
FRA40 France CAC 40 Wed, Dec 24 15:00 → Mon, Dec 29 09:01 
GER40 Germany DAX 40 Tue, Dec 23 23:58 → Mon, Dec 29 02:15 
HK50 Hang Seng Index Wed, Dec 24 06:00 → Mon, Dec 29 03:15 
JPN225 Nikkei 225 Wed, Dec 24 20:15 → Fri, Dec 26 01:01 
NAS100 US Tech 100 Wed, Dec 24 20:15 → Fri, Dec 26 01:01 
SP500 US S&P 500 Wed, Dec 24 20:15 → Fri, Dec 26 01:01 
US30 Dow Jones 30 Wed, Dec 24 20:15 → Fri, Dec 26 01:01 
UK100 FTSE 100 Wed, Dec 24 14:30 → Mon, Dec 29 01:01 

Energy (Oils & Gas) 

Symbol Product Market Closure (UTC+3) 
XBRUSD Brent Crude Oil Wed, Dec 24 21:00 → Fri, Dec 26 03:01 
XTIUSD WTI Crude Oil Wed, Dec 24 20:45 → Fri, Dec 26 01:01 
XNGUSD Natural Gas Wed, Dec 24 20:45 → Fri, Dec 26 01:01 

Special Metals 

Symbol Product Market Closure (UTC+3) 
HKGHKD Hang Seng Spot CFD Wed, Dec 24 20:30 → Fri, Dec 26 02:00 
RKGCNH RMB Kilogram Gold Wed, Dec 24 20:30 → Fri, Dec 26 02:00 
XCUUSD Copper vs USD Wed, Dec 24 21:00 → Mon, Dec 29 03:00 

Futures CFDs – Energy & Metals 

Contract Product Market Closure (UTC+3) 
CL_2602 NYMEX Crude Oil Wed, Dec 24 20:45 → Fri, Dec 26 01:00 
COIL_2602 / 2603 ICE Brent Crude Wed, Dec 24 21:00 → Fri, Dec 26 03:00 
NG_2601 / 2602 Natural Gas Wed, Dec 24 20:45 → Fri, Dec 26 01:00 
GC_2602 Gold Futures Wed, Dec 24 20:45 → Fri, Dec 26 01:00 
HG_2603 Copper Futures Wed, Dec 24 20:45 → Fri, Dec 26 01:00 
SI_2601 / 2603 Silver Futures Wed, Dec 24 20:45 → Fri, Dec 26 01:00 

Futures CFDs – Indices 

Contract Index Market Closure (UTC+3) 
ES / MES / MNQ / MYM / RTY / YM US Index Futures Wed, Dec 24 20:15 → Fri, Dec 26 01:00 
DX_2603 US Dollar Index Futures CFD Wed Dec 24 20:45 → Fri Dec 26 03:00 
M2K_2603 Micro Russell 2000 Index Futures CFD Wed Dec 24 20:15 → Fri Dec 26 01:00 
NQ_2603 Micro Nasdaq 100 Index Futures CFD Wed Dec 24 20:15 → Fri Dec 26 01:00 
MCA_2601  MSCI China A50 Connect (USD) Index Futures CFD Thu Dec 25, 10:30 → Fri Dec 26 03:00 
DAX_2603 Germany DAX Futures Tue, Dec 23 23:00 → Mon, Dec 29 02:15 
HSI / MHI Hang Seng Futures Wed, Dec 24 06:00 → Mon, Dec 29 03:15 
VIX_2601 VIX Index Futures CFD Wed, Dec 24 20:15 → Fri, Dec 26 01:01  
VXM_2601 Mini VIX Index Futures CFD Wed Dec 24 20:15 → Fri Dec 26 16:30 

Futures CFDs – Agriculture 

Contract Product Market Closure (UTC+3) 
XC / ZC Corn Futures Wed, Dec 24 20:05 → Fri, Dec 26 16:30 
XK / ZS Soybean Futures Wed, Dec 24 20:05 → Fri, Dec 26 16:30 
XW / ZW Wheat Futures Wed, Dec 24 20:05 → Fri, Dec 26 16:30 

Equities CFDs 

Market Market Closure (UTC+3) 
HK Equities CFDs Wed, Dec 24 06:00 → Mon, Dec 29 03:30 
US Equities CFDs Wed, Dec 24 20:00 → Fri, Dec 26 16:30 

Important Notes: 

  • Platform Time Zone: All times are shown in UTC+3. 
  • Impact on Automated Systems: These adjustments may affect EA trading, automated trading, or any algorithmic trading system. Please check if manual adjustments are required. 

If you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 


Risk Disclosure  
Trading in securities, futures, contracts for difference (CFDs) and other financial products carries high risks due to the rapid and unpredictable fluctuation in the value and prices of these financial instruments. This unpredictability is due to the adverse and unpredictable market movements, geopolitical events, economic data releases and other unforeseen circumstances. You may sustain substantial losses, including losses exceeding your initial investment within a short period of time.  
You are strongly advised to fully understand the nature and inherent risks of trading with the respective financial instrument before you begin to trade or engage in any transactions with us. When you engage in transactions with us, you acknowledge that you are aware of and accept these risks. You should conduct your own research and consult with an independent qualified financial advisor or  professional before making any financial, trading or investment decisions.    

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