2020 Trading Holidays (CME Group)
It’s important that you stay up to date with trading holidays planned for 2020. Big markets like the E-mini S&P 500 and others within CME Globex observe odd holiday hours. Therefore, take note of the following early closures, halts, etc. Avoid open positions before an early closure. Also, expect extra or reduced volatility around holidays. The following hours are for CME Group equity index products. You will want to check the CME Group website for other markets/products.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan. 20, 2020: HALT @ 1 p.m. ET
President’s Day
Feb. 17, 2020: HALT @ 1 p.m. ET
Good Friday
Apr. 10, 2020: CLOSED
Memorial Day
May 25, 2020: HALT @ 1 p.m. ET
Independence Day
Jul. 4, 2020: CLOSE @ 1 p.m. ET
Labor Day
Sep. 7, 2020: HALT @ 1 p.m. ET
Thanksgiving
Nov. 26, 2020: HALT @ 1 p.m. ET
Christmas
Dec. 24, 2020: CLOSE @ 1:15 p.m. ET
Dec. 25, 2020: CLOSED
New Year’s
Jan. 1, 2021: CLOSED
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