NordFX review: U.S. holiday brings market closures on January 19
NordFX has announced changes to its trading schedule for Monday, January 19, 2026, as global markets observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the United States. The adjustment affects several major asset classes and is intended to reflect reduced liquidity and shortened sessions across US-linked markets.
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According to the company, the update is limited in scope and applies only to specific instruments, while trading conditions for all other assets will remain unchanged. The announcement highlights the importance of calendar awareness for traders operating across international markets, particularly during public holidays that impact US exchanges.
Instruments affected by early close
NordFX stated that an early close will apply to the following instruments on January 19: Gold and Silver, Oil contracts (UKOIL and USOIL), U.S. indices.
In addition, U.S. stocks will be fully closed for the session, reflecting the standard holiday shutdown of American equity markets. Traders will not be able to open or close positions in US-listed shares during the holiday.
NordFX emphasized that instruments not listed in the notice will follow their regular trading hours, reducing the risk of disruption for traders focused on non-US markets such as forex pairs or other international assets.
Key facts
• Date of schedule change: January 19, 2026
• Reason: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• U.S. stocks: Closed
• Selected commodities and indices: Early close
There will be the following changes in the trading hours (NordFX server time):
Platform context and trader preparation
NordFX advises clients to plan trading activity in advance, taking into account potential volatility around early market closures and lower liquidity conditions. Traders may also wish to review open positions, adjust risk management settings, or avoid holding positions affected by shortened sessions.
NordFX provides access to a range of financial instruments, including forex, commodities, indices, and equities, supported by flexible account types and competitive execution. Regular schedule updates are part of the company’s effort to maintain transparency and help traders navigate global market calendars effectively.
As previously covered, NordFX informs gold trading drives December success.
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