4 min readAt PrimeXBT, we diligently keep traders informed of schedule adjustments that may affect market activity, making sure important information is available on time.
Due to the upcoming Labour Day holidays across Europe, the UK, and China, selected instruments will operate on modified trading hours between Friday, 1 May and Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
These temporary changes may impact liquidity and trading conditions across affected markets. We strongly recommend reviewing the updated schedule below so that you can plan your trading activity accordingly.
Holiday trading schedule update
Changes to EU, UK, and China-related markets:
| Instruments affected | Fri 01.05.2026 | Mon 04.05.2026 |
| COCOA | Normal Hours | Closed |
| COFFEE.ROB | Normal Hours | Closed |
| ALUMINIUM, COPPER, LEAD, NICKEL, ZINC | Normal Hours | Closed |
| XPD, XPT | Closed | Normal Hours |
| SUGAR.WHITE | Normal Hours | Closed |
| EUR50, GER30 | Closed | Normal Hours |
| FRANCE | Closed | Normal Hours |
| GERMID, GERTEC | Closed | Normal Hours |
| HK-HSI, CHINAH | Closed | Normal Hours |
| NED25, NOR25 | Closed | Normal Hours |
| SPAIN, SWISS | Closed | Normal Hours |
| SA40 | Closed | Normal Hours |
UK market adjustments:
| Instrument | Fri 01.05.2026 | Mon 04.05.2026 | Tue 05.05.2026 |
| UK100 | Normal Hours | Closed | 00:20 – 20:59 22:01 – Normal Hours |
Please note that all trading hours are subject to change. For the most accurate information, always check instrument specifications directly on the platform.
During holiday periods, market liquidity and volatility may differ from normal conditions. If you have open positions, consider reviewing your exposure and planning ahead.
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