Holiday trading hours update: US Presidents’ Day (16–17 February)

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Here at PrimeXBT, we want to make sure our clients are prepared for upcoming holidays that may influence trading conditions.

Due to the US Presidents’ Day on Monday, 16 February 2026, and the Hong Kong Lunar New Year from Monday, 16 February to Thursday, 19 February 2026, selected instruments will operate on adjusted trading hours. Normal schedules will resume following each holiday.

These temporary changes may affect market liquidity and trading activity, so we recommend reviewing the updated hours in advance and planning your trades accordingly.

Changes to US markets:

US Presidents’ Day
Affected symbols16.02.2026
Monday
17.02.2026
Tuesday
GOLD, XAU pairs00:05 – 19:25Normal Hours
SILVER, XAG pairs23:05 – 23:55Normal Hours
CRUDE, NAT.GAS00:05 – 19:25Normal Hours
SUGAR.RAWClosedNormal Hours
SUGAR.WHITE08:50 – 16:55Normal Hours
US.COCOAClosedNormal Hours
COFFEE.ARClosedNormal Hours
COTTONClosedNormal Hours
ORANGE.JUICEClosed13:05 – 18:55
CAN60Closed14:35 – 21:10
EUR50, GER3000:20 – 20:55Normal Hours
DOWJ, NASDAQ, SP500, JAPAN00:05 – 17:55Normal Hours
23:05 – 23:55
US SharesClosedNormal Hours

Changes to Hong Kong markets:

Hong Kong Lunar New Year
Affected symbols16.02.2026
Monday
17.02.2026
Tuesday
18.02.2026
Wednesday
19.02.2026
Thursday
CHINAH
HK-HSI
01:20 – 03:55ClosedClosedClosed

Please note that the hours listed above are subject to change. We recommend checking instrument specifications directly on the platform before opening or managing positions.

As markets adjust to the holiday timetable, trading conditions may differ from usual. If you have active trades, consider reviewing your exposure and adjusting your strategy where necessary.

Stay prepared with PrimeXBT

PrimeXBT empowers your trading experience by always keeping you up-to-date with global markets, providing real-time updates, advanced trading tools, and access to multiple asset classes on a single platform.

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If you have any questions, our Support Team is available 24/7 via live chat. You can also contact us at support@help.primexbt.com or visit the Help Center for additional information.

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