Trading Hours and Holidays

Find out about the different financial markets trading hours and official holidays.

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Trading hours

The trading hours during which you can practice your investment activities and make profits in the various financial instruments offered by us are hereinafter stated.
The different markets are open for trading operations between Sunday, 22:05 GMT and Friday, 21:50 GMT.
The execution of all trades is ceased when markets are closed, but the features of the trades remain available to view.

Holidays

OW Markets Trading Broker is available at all weekdays except for Saturday and Sunday during the below stated working hours.
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Trading Hours

fxFOREX CFDs

Symbol	Trading Hours (server time)
EURUSD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
GBPUSD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
AUDUSD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
NZDUSD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
USDCAD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
USDCHF	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
USDJPY	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
AUDCAD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
AUDCHF	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
AUDJPY	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
AUDNZD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
CADCHF	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
CADJPY	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
CHFJPY	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
EURAUD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
EURCAD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
EURCHF	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
EURGBP	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
EURJPY	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
GBPAUD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
GBPCAD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
GBPCHF	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
GBPJPY	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
GBPNZD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
NZDCAD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
NZDCHF	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
NZDJPY	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
EURNZD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
EURMXN	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
EURNOK	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
EURTRY	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
EURSEK	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
EURSGD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
GBPSEK	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
SGDJPY	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
USDCNH	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
USDHKD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
USDMXN	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
USDNOK	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
USDSEK	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
USDSGD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
USDZAR	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
USDTRY	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57
AUDSGD	Monday 00:02 – Friday 23:57

cmtCOMMODITIES CFDs

Symbol	Trading Hours (server time)
XAGUSD	Monday 01:02 – Friday 23:44
XAUUSD	Monday 01:02 – Friday 23:44
XPDUSD	Monday 01:02 – Friday 23:44
XPTUSD	Monday 01:02 – Friday 23:44
XAUEUR	Monday 01:02 – Friday 23:44
UKOIL	Monday 03:03 – Friday 23:57
USOIL	Monday 01:02 – Friday 23:57

djiINDICES CFDs

Symbol	Trading Hours (server time)
US30	Monday 01:02 – Friday 23:57
SP500	Monday 01:02 – Friday 23:57
NQ100	Monday 01:02 – Friday 23:57
FTSE100	Monday 01:02 – Friday 23:57
DAX40	Monday 01:02 – Friday 23:57

cCRYPTO CFDs

Symbol	Trading Hours (server time)
ETHUSD	Monday 0:05 – Friday 23:57
LTCUSD	Monday 0:05 – Friday 23:57
BCHUSD	Monday 0:05 – Friday 23:57
XRPUSD	Monday 0:05 – Friday 23:57
DOTUSD	Monday 0:05 – Friday 23:57
EOSUSD	Monday 0:05 – Friday 23:57
BTCUSD	Monday 0:05 – Friday 23:57

*Trading Hours are subject to change. The most accurate details are those displayed in your account through the electronic trading system

FAQs

Trades remain open during the Saturday and Sunday market holidays, but prices do not move due to the market being closed. This means that the current profit and loss amounts remain unchanged. When the markets open on Monday, they continue operating, and prices begin to move, resulting in changes to the profit and loss amounts of trades. Please note that markets sometimes open at prices different from those they closed at on Friday. This is called a price gap, resulting in changes to profit and loss amounts and commission amounts.

When a futures contract is held until expiration, the transaction is usually settled in cash. This means that the trader will pay or receive a cash amount based on the change in the value of the underlying asset during the contract term.

In some cases, futures contracts may require physical delivery of the assets. In this case, the investor holding the contract until expiration is responsible for receiving and storing the goods, and must bear the costs of physical storage and associated insurance.

Cryptocurrency trading is available 24/7, except for periodic server maintenance. We will notify you via email when any maintenance periods occur.

Yes, you can trade outside official market hours through what is known as “after-hours trading” or “open market trading.” This type of trading provides an opportunity to take advantage of market movements during times when the major markets are closed. It can be especially useful for traders who want to respond quickly to global news or economic events. However, please note that markets are completely closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Keep in mind that after-hours trading may involve lower liquidity and higher volatility, so caution is advised when participating in such trades. It's always recommended to consult your broker to confirm the availability of this service and understand the related rules.

The best times to trade in the forex market depend on the operating hours of global financial markets, as the overlap between major financial centers typically offers the most favorable trading opportunities. Here are some tips to help you identify the best trading times:

Market Overlaps: The best trading opportunities usually occur during the overlap between the New York and London sessions, as well as the Tokyo and London sessions. These periods experience the highest levels of liquidity and market activity.

European Session: The European session (from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM GMT) is one of the most active periods, coinciding with the opening of major European markets.

U.S. Session: The U.S. session (from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM GMT) also sees strong market movement, especially with the release of important U.S. economic data.

Follow the News: It's important to stay informed about economic news and global events that could influence currency movements.

Remember, solid market analysis and a well-planned trading strategy are often more important than the timing of your trades.