Bank Holidays
See all upcoming bank holidays that may affect financial markets, trading sessions and liquidity.
May 24, 2026
Bank Holidays Today
These holidays are currently affecting market trading hours.
All Upcoming Bank Holidays
These upcoming holidays may affect market trading hours and liquidity.
Bank Holiday
Why Bank Holidays Matter for Traders
Bank holidays can significantly impact market liquidity, spreads and trading volume.
When major financial centers are closed, Forex and futures markets may experience
lower liquidity and higher volatility.
Traders should always be aware of upcoming bank holidays to avoid unexpected market conditions.
Market Status & Impact
The market status indicates whether global financial markets are open or closed. Because forex is a global market, trading may still be possible even if banks in a specific country are closed.
Market Status
🟢 Market Open – Global markets are operating normally.
🟡 Market Early Close – Markets close earlier than usual.
🟠 Market Reduced Hours – Markets operate with shortened trading hours.
🔴 Market Closed – Major financial markets are closed.
Impact Level
A holiday in a major economy can still affect liquidity even if markets remain open.
🔴 High Impact – Major financial centers are closed, which may significantly reduce liquidity.
🟠 Medium Impact – Some important markets are closed, which may moderately affect trading activity.
🟡 Low Impact – Limited impact on global market liquidity.
Markets Affected by Bank Holidays
– Forex markets
– Stock exchanges
– Futures markets
– Options markets
– Commodity markets
How Bank Holidays Affect Trading
– Lower market liquidity
– Wider spreads
– Reduced trading volume
– Delayed market reactions
– Potential volatility spikes
Currencies Covered on This Page
This page tracks bank holidays that may impact major financial markets and trading activity.
The holidays listed here are linked to the most actively traded currencies in the global Forex market.
Bank holidays in these countries can affect market liquidity, spreads and trading volume.
Valuta's we use
USD – United States Dollar
EUR – Euro
GBP – British Pound
JPY – Japanese Yen
AUD – Australian Dollar
CAD – Canadian Dollar
CHF – Swiss Franc
NZD – New Zealand Dollar
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Disclaimer
This bank holiday information is provided for informational purposes only.
Actual market hours and trading conditions may vary depending on your broker, exchange and local regulations.
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