Upcoming Market Holidays [August]

Modified on Fri, 7 Aug at 8:57 AM

Dear Client,

Within August’s financial calendar, market participants should be aware of two key holiday-related events that may influence trading activity and liquidity across regional markets.

The first notable date is August 25, when markets in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be closed in observance of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi). This holiday may lead to reduced trading activity across Gulf-related instruments and lower participation during Middle Eastern trading hours.

Attention then shifts to August 31, when the United Kingdom observes its Summer Bank Holiday. UK equity markets, including instruments linked to the FTSE 100, will be closed, resulting in reduced liquidity across UK-focused assets and potentially quieter European trading conditions.

While these holidays are regional in nature, traders should remain mindful of the potential for thinner liquidity, wider spreads, and temporary increases in volatility, particularly during periods of reduced institutional participation. As always, careful planning and risk management are recommended when trading around holiday-affected market sessions.

August 2026 Holiday Schedule (GMT+3)
Symbols	Tuesday, 25th August	Sunday, 30th August	Monday, 31st August
FX
FX	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Shares
United States	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
United Kingdom	Normal hours	Normal hours	Closed
Dublin	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
France	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Netherlands	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Lisbon	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Spain	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Germany	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Italy	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Norway	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Sweden	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Austria	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Finland	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Switzerland	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Denmark	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Hong Kong	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Abu Dhabi	Closed	Normal hours	Normal hours
Dubai	Closed	Normal hours	Normal hours
Indices (Cash and Futures)
WS30, YM.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
NAS100,NQ.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
SP500, ES.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
US2000, RTY.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
JPN225,NIY225.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
VIX.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
DXY, DX.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
UK100, FTSE100.	Normal hours	Closed	Closed
DAX40	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
AX.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
AEX25,AEX.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
CAC40,FCE40.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
ESP35	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
ESX50,ESX50.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
SMI20	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
HSI50, HSI.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
AUS200, YAP.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
AD15	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
DXBI	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Metals (Cash and Futures)
Precious Metals (Cash)	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
GC., SI., HG. (Futures)	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Energies (Cash and Futures)
UKOIL, BR.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
USOIL, CL.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
XNGUSD, NG.	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Other commodities (Cash and Futures)
ZC (US Corn)	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
CC, CC. (US Cocoa)	Normal hours	Normal hours	Open at 14:30
SB. (US Sugar)	Normal hours	Normal hours	Open at 14:30
KC, KC. (Coffee Arabica)	Normal hours	Normal hours	Open at 14:30
ZW (Wheat)	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
CT, CT. (US Cotton)	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
LSU (Sugar White)	Normal hours	Normal hours	Closed
LCC, LCC. (London Cocoa)	Normal hours	Normal hours	Closed
LRC, LRC. (Robusta Coffee)	Normal hours	Normal hours	Open at 14:30
Bonds
TY, FV, TU2, ZB	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours
Cryptos
Cryptos	Normal hours	Normal hours	Normal hours