Independence Day Futures Market Hours (July 3–6, 2026)
In recognition of the Independence Day holiday, many U.S. futures markets will follow a modified trading schedule on Friday, July 3, 2026. While most CME futures products will continue trading, several markets will close early or observe adjusted hours.
Banking Notice: U.S. banks will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. As a result, deposits and withdrawals will not be processed until banking services resume on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Trade Date: Transactions executed between 4:00 PM CT on Friday, July 3 and 4:00 PM CT on Monday, July 6 will be assigned a July 6, 2026 trade date.
| Market | Holiday Schedule (Central Time) |
|---|---|
| Equity Index Futures | Thursday, July 2: Session begins at 5:00 PM Friday, July 3: Early close at 12:00 PM Sunday, July 5: Trading resumes at 5:00 PM |
| Interest Rate Futures | Thursday: Session begins at 5:00 PM Friday: Early close at 12:00 PM Sunday: Trading resumes at 5:00 PM |
| Energy Futures | Thursday: Session begins at 5:00 PM Friday: Early close at 12:00 PM Sunday: Trading resumes at 5:00 PM |
| FX Futures | Thursday: Session begins at 5:00 PM Friday: Early close at 12:00 PM Sunday: Trading resumes at 5:00 PM |
| Metals Futures | Thursday: Session begins at 5:00 PM Friday: Early close at 12:00 PM Sunday: Trading resumes at 5:00 PM |
| Grain Futures | Thursday: Session ends at 4:00 PM Friday: Closed Sunday: Trading resumes at 7:00 PM |
| Cryptocurrency Futures | Thursday: Session ends at 4:00 PM Friday: Session ends at 4:00 PM Sunday: Trading resumes at 5:00 PM |
| Livestock Futures | Thursday: Session ends at 4:00 PM Friday: Closed Monday, July 6: Trading resumes at 8:30 AM |
Disclaimer: The trading hours above are provided for informational purposes only and may be revised by the applicable exchange. Always confirm the latest exchange schedule before trading. Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Losses can exceed your initial investment, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
