US Labor Day Trading Hours – Monday, 7 September 2026
US Labor Day Trading Hours – Monday, 7 September 2026
US markets observe Labor Day on Monday, 7 September 2026, which brings early closes and delayed reopenings across several instruments. Here’s the full schedule so you can plan your trades around the holiday. All times below are in GMT.
Indices – Early Close 17:00, Reopens 22:00
| Instrument | Symbol |
|---|---|
| NAS100 | NDXUSD |
| US30 | DJIUSD |
| SP500 | SPXUSD |
| JPN225 | NIKJPY |
| Russell | RSLUSD |
Metals & Energy – Various Early Closes
| Instrument | Early Close | Reopens |
|---|---|---|
| Silver/GBP (XAGGBP) | 18:15 | 22:05 |
| Silver/CHF (XAGCHF) | 18:15 | 22:05 |
| Copper (CUCUSD) | 18:15 | 22:05 |
| Gold (XAUUSD) | 18:30 | 22:00 |
| Spot Metals (Gold/Silver) | 18:30 | 22:00 |
| WTI (WTIUSD) | 18:30 | 22:00 |
| Natural Gas (NGCUSD) | 18:30 | 22:05 |
| Brent (BRNUSD) | 17:30 (Mon 7 Sep) | 00:00 (Tue 8 Sep) |
European Indices – Early Close 20:00, Reopens 22:02
| Instrument | Symbol |
|---|---|
| DAX40 | DAXEUR |
| UK100 | FTSGBP |
Closed All Day
- USD/BRL
- USD/CLP
- USD/COP
- NYSE
- NASDAQ
Forex & Crypto
- Forex: Normal trading hours — no changes.
- Crypto: Available 24/7 as usual.
What This Means for Traders
With US equity indices and several commodities closing early and reopening later in the evening, expect thinner liquidity and potentially wider spreads during the affected windows — especially in the run-up to each early close. If you hold positions in US indices, metals, or energy, plan around these adjusted hours in advance rather than getting caught out mid-session.
Risk note: Reduced liquidity around holiday schedule changes can lead to wider spreads and unpredictable price gaps at reopen. Always confirm exact hours with your broker before trading, as schedules can be adjusted. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
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