CME Group (CME) hoursXCME
Chicago, United States · Futures · times in Chicago time (America/Chicago)
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Regular trading hours
Regular trading hours are Mon–Fri 17:00 (prev. day) – 17:00 local time (America/Chicago).
| Days | Trading hours |
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| Mon–Fri | –opens the previous evening |
CME sub-markets
13 product groups and venues with their own hours
| Market | Regular hours | Now |
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| CME Equity Index Futures (Globex) | Mon–Fri – | Open |
| CME Globex Energy (NYMEX) | Mon–Fri – | Open |
| COMEX Metals (Gold & Silver) | Mon–Fri – | Open |
| CME FX Futures (Globex) | Mon–Fri – | Open |
| CME Interest Rate Futures (CBOT) | Mon–Fri – | Open |
| CME Agricultural Futures (CBOT) | Mon–Fri – | Closed |
| CME Cryptocurrency Futures | Mon–Fri – | Open |
| CME Globex Equity Futures | Mon–Fri – | Open |
| CME Globex Interest Rate Futures | Mon–Fri – | Open |
| CBOT Grains and Oilseeds (Globex) | Mon–Fri – | Closed |
| CME Livestock (Globex) | Mon–Fri – | Closed |
| CME Trade Date Calendar | Mon–Fri – | Open |
| US Futures (generic calendar) | Mon–Fri – | Open |
Upcoming holidays and early closes
CME holidays 2050
CME Group is closed on 2 weekdays in 2050 and has 7 days on an irregular schedule
2050 market holidays and early closes
2050 trading calendar
CME FAQ
Is CME open today?
Yes. CME is open today (Monday 26 October 2026), trading from 17:00 to 17:00 CDT (Chicago time).
What are the CME trading hours?
Regular trading hours are Mon–Fri 17:00 (prev. day) – 17:00 local time (America/Chicago).
Does CME close for lunch?
No. CME trades continuously through its session without a lunch break.
When is the next CME holiday?
The next full-day closure is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Does CME close early on Thanksgiving Day?
Yes. On Thursday 26 November 2026 (Thanksgiving Day) CME closes early at 12:00 local time.
How many trading holidays does CME have in 2026?
CME has 3 weekday market holidays in 2026, not counting weekends. See the full 2026 holiday calendar for dates and early closes.
What time zone does CME use?
CME hours are set in America/Chicago time (currently UTC-05:00). Use the "My time" switch to see every time on this page converted to your own time zone.
How many days is CME closed in 2050?
CME has 2 full-day market holidays on weekdays in 2050 and 7 days on an irregular schedule.
Is CME open on Good Friday 2050?
No. CME is closed on Friday 8 April 2050 for Good Friday. It reopens on Monday 11 April 2050.
Is CME open on Christmas Day 2050?
No. CME is closed on Monday 26 December 2050 for Christmas Day. It reopens on Tuesday 27 December 2050.