Trading Hours Affected by Emperor’s Birthday
In observance of Emperor’s Birthday on February 23th, our trading hours will be adjusted. We encourage you to consult the updated instrument tables on our website for specific schedule changes.
Normal trading hours will resume on February 25th.
GMT+2 | Instruments | 24-02-25 |
Forex |
USDBRL USDCLP USDCOP |
Normal Normal Normal |
Metals |
XAUUSD XAUEUR XAUAUD XAUGBP XAUCHF XAGUSD XAGEUR XPDUSD XPTUSD |
Close 21:30 Close 21:30 Close 21:30 Close 21:30 Close 21:30 Close 21:30 Close 21:30 Close 21:30 Close 21:30 |
Energies |
UKOIL USOIL |
Normal Close 21:30 |
Indices |
US30 US500 UT100 JP225 DE30 EU50 FR40 ES35 HK50 |
Close 20:00 Close 20:00 Close 20:00 Close 20:00 Close 23:00 Close 23:00 Close 23:00 Normal Normal |
Stocks |
US EU ASIA |
Closed Normal Normal |
Cryptos | ALL | Normal |
About Emperor’s Birthday
The Emperor’s Birthday is a national holiday in Japan celebrated annually on February 23rd. It marks the birthday of the reigning Emperor, currently Emperor Naruhito. The day is observed with a public holiday, and celebrations often include a ceremony at the Imperial Palace where the Emperor makes an appearance and addresses the crowd. It’s a time for the Japanese people to express their respect and well wishes to the Emperor and the Imperial Family, and is a symbol of national unity and the continuation of the imperial tradition. The Emperor’s Birthday is an important occasion in the Japanese calendar, reflecting the deep cultural significance of the imperial institution.