New Year trading hours impact indices and commodities
As global financial markets approach the year-end holiday period, TeleTrade has announced a series of trading session adjustments in connection with New Year celebrations. The changes, which take effect from December 30, 2025, through January 2, 2026, are designed to reflect reduced liquidity and holiday closures across major exchanges worldwide.
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According to the company, traders are advised to review the updated timetable carefully and factor the revised hours into their trading strategies, as multiple asset classes will experience early closures, late openings, or full suspensions.
Reduced hours and market closures ahead of New Year
On December 30, 2025, trading in CFD instruments linked to EU stocks on XETRA will close early at 15:00 (UTC+2). The following day, December 31, will see more extensive changes across markets. Several European indices, including IT40, CH20, EUR50, GER40 and SAR40, will be closed entirely, while others such as FRA40, UK100 and ES35 will close earlier than usual.
Asian and Pacific markets will also operate on shortened schedules. Indices such as AUS200, HK50 and CHN_H will close in the early morning hours, while CFDs on EU stocks will not be available at all. Precious metals and energy CFDs will close earlier in the evening, reflecting reduced participation ahead of the holiday.
TeleTrade confirmed that on January 1, 2026, trading across all instruments will be halted, with cryptocurrencies remaining the sole exception.
Gradual reopening after the holiday
Normal trading activity will begin to resume on January 2, though with some limitations. CFDs on EU stocks via SIX and Asia stocks on TSE will remain unavailable, while select indices such as UK100 and GER40 will open later than usual. Certain precious metals and index instruments will also remain closed for the day.
All session times are quoted in UTC+2, and the broker recommends traders double-check instrument availability before placing orders.
Planning around holiday volatility
TeleTrade, a long-established provider of online trading services across forex, CFDs, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies, said the adjustments are in line with global exchange schedules. By clearly communicating holiday hours, the company aims to help traders manage exposure and avoid execution issues during periods of thin liquidity.
As markets transition into 2026, traders should expect a gradual normalization of volumes and volatility. Careful planning around holiday schedules may help reduce operational risks during this traditionally quieter trading window.
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