All times U.S. Central Time (CT)
CME Group futures are not closed all day on Thanksgiving. On Thursday, November 26, 2026, equity index and interest rate futures trade on Globex until a 12:00 p.m. CT halt, and energy and metals futures until a 1:30 p.m. CT halt. All four reopen at 5:00 p.m. CT. There is no Thursday trade date: trading from Wednesday evening through the Friday early close counts toward the Friday, November 27 trade date. Grain and livestock futures do not trade on Thursday, and cryptocurrency futures keep nearly continuous trading through the holiday.
Friday, November 27, 2026 close times by product group
| Close time (CT) | Product groups |
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| 12:05 p.m. (12:05) | Grains and oilseeds, livestock (early close) |
| 12:15 p.m. (12:15) | Equity index, interest rates (early close) |
| 1:45 p.m. (13:45) | Energy, metals (early close) |
| 4:00 p.m. (16:00) | Cryptocurrency |
Full CME Group Thanksgiving 2026 futures schedule, November 25 to 27
Calendar day vs. trade date: CME Group assigns every trade to a trade date, which can differ from the calendar day. For Thanksgiving 2026 there is no Thursday trade date. For equity index, interest rate, energy, and metals futures the sequence is:
- Wednesday evening: the Wednesday trade date closes at 4:00 p.m. CT, and Globex reopens at 5:00 p.m. CT for the Friday, November 27 trade date.
- Thursday daytime: trading continues until a halt at 12:00 p.m. CT for equity index and interest rates, or 1:30 p.m. CT for energy and metals. During the halt CME Group lists the market in preopen, so orders can be entered but nothing trades.
- Thursday evening: trading reopens at 5:00 p.m. CT, still for the Friday trade date, and runs to the Friday early close.
Grain, livestock, and cryptocurrency futures follow the exceptions shown in their rows. Exact symbols can differ slightly inside a product group, so filter the CME Group Holiday and Trading Hours calendar for your contract if you need a code level view.
| Product group | Wednesday, Nov 25 | Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26 | Friday, Nov 27 |
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| Equity indexES, NQ, RTY, YM and micros |
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| Interest ratesZN, ZB, ZF, SR3 and related |
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| EnergyCL, NG, HO, RB and related |
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| Grains and oilseedsZC, ZS, ZW and related |
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| CryptocurrencyBTC, ETH, Micro Bitcoin and related |
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Hours can change. CME Group notes that holiday schedules are usually finalized about two weeks before the holiday and can follow NYSE and SIFMA input.
Thanksgiving 2026 trading floor, TAS, settlement, and banking notes
- Chicago trading floor: closed on Thursday, November 26, and closes early at 12:00 p.m. CT (12:00) on Friday, November 27.
- TAS: Friday early TAS closes apply to grain, oilseed, and livestock TAS at 12:05 p.m. CT (12:05) and Bitcoin TAS at 12:00 p.m. CT (12:00). Metals TAS and many energy TAS contracts keep a regular close on that Friday.
- Settlement, Wednesday, November 25: normal settlement schedule.
- Settlement, Thursday, November 26: CME Group does not derive or disseminate settlement prices for CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX, and related CME Group exchange products. Crypto fixing and marker prices that serve as exercise or assignment prices for crypto options that expire on a U.S. holiday are still derived and disseminated.
- Settlement, Friday, November 27: early settlement at 12:00 p.m. CT (12:00) for agricultural, interest rate, FX, real estate and weather, and equity and crypto products. Metals and energy follow their normal settlement schedule that Friday.
- Crypto daily break: the daily break near 4:00 p.m. CT (16:00) still applies through the holiday.
- Banking: U.S. banks are closed on Thanksgiving Day. Settlement variation and bank wires that depend on banking hours are delayed until the next bank business day. Lincoln Park Financial clients fund by bank wire, so plan funding around that calendar. For margin context, see LPF margins.
How to prepare for the Thanksgiving 2026 holiday week
- Confirm your contract on the CME Group trading hours calendar for November 25 to 27, 2026.
- Review working orders before the Wednesday evening trade date roll into Friday.
- Expect thinner liquidity and faster moves near early closes. Size positions for that risk.
- If you need platform or market data help at Lincoln Park Financial, contact the desk before the holiday week. Platform options are listed on the futures trading platforms page.
Thanksgiving 2026 futures hours FAQ
Is the futures market open on Thanksgiving 2026?
Partly. On Thursday, November 26, 2026, CME Group equity index and interest rate futures trade on Globex until a 12:00 p.m. CT halt, and energy and metals futures until a 1:30 p.m. CT halt. They reopen at 5:00 p.m. CT for the Friday, November 27 trade date. Grain and livestock futures do not trade on Thursday. Cryptocurrency futures keep nearly continuous trading with the usual short daily break near 4:00 p.m. CT.
Are futures open the day after Thanksgiving 2026?
Yes. Friday, November 27, 2026 is an early close session for most CME Group products, not a full market holiday. Equity index and interest rate futures close at 12:15 p.m. CT. Energy and metals close at 1:45 p.m. CT. Grains and livestock close at 12:05 p.m. CT. Cryptocurrency futures close at 4:00 p.m. CT.
What time do ES and NQ futures close on Friday, November 27, 2026?
E-mini S&P 500 (ES) and E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) futures have an early Globex close at 12:15 p.m. CT on Friday, November 27, 2026, per the CME Group holiday schedule checked on November 6, 2026.
When do equity index futures stop trading after the Wednesday evening open?
E-mini equity index futures such as ES and NQ open at 5:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, November 25 for the Friday trade date and trade continuously until a 12:00 p.m. CT halt on Thursday, November 26. They reopen at 5:00 p.m. CT Thursday and close early at 12:15 p.m. CT on Friday, November 27.
When does Globex reopen on Thanksgiving night 2026?
Equity index, interest rate, energy, and metals futures reopen at 5:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, November 26, after halting at 12:00 p.m. CT (equity index and interest rates) or 1:30 p.m. CT (energy and metals). The Thursday evening session belongs to the Friday, November 27 trade date.
Do crypto futures trade on Thanksgiving 2026?
Yes. CME Group cryptocurrency futures continue through the Thanksgiving window with the usual short daily break near 4:00 p.m. CT. On Friday, November 27, crypto futures close at 4:00 p.m. CT.
Where can I verify Thanksgiving 2026 futures hours?
Use the official CME Group Holiday and Trading Hours page and select the Thanksgiving dates in the Globex calendar. CME Group also posts Thanksgiving settlement and clearing notices for the holiday.
Sources for Thanksgiving 2026 futures hours
- CME Group Holiday and Trading Hours (Globex Thanksgiving product table and holiday notes), checked November 6, 2026
- CME Group Thanksgiving Holiday Settlement Times 2026, checked November 6, 2026
- CME Group Thanksgiving 2026 clearing advisory, checked November 6, 2026
Trade with Lincoln Park Financial
Lincoln Park Financial is an independent futures and options brokerage. If you want help lining up platforms, market data, or account setup before the holiday week, call 312 500 4730 or contact the desk. You can also start an account application.
Disclaimer: The trading hours above are provided for informational purposes only and may be revised by the exchange. Always confirm the latest CME Group schedule before trading. Futures and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You can lose more than your initial investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
