Why Is the Gold Market Closed?
Our platform follows the global forex and gold market schedule shown below. The market may be closed for the regular weekend, a public holiday, or exceptional circumstances. This page explains every reason in detail.
Global Market Hours (UTC)
| Today | Market status | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | Open | 00:00 | 24:00 |
| Friday | Partially open | 00:00 | 22:00 |
| Saturday | Closed | — | — |
| Sunday | Closed until 23:00 | 23:00 | 24:00 |
Reasons for Closure
- Weekly close (Saturday): The standard weekend break for most global exchanges.
- Friday evening close: Trading stops at 22:00 UTC ahead of the weekend.
- US public holidays: On national holidays (such as Independence Day, Thanksgiving) US markets close, which halts global gold trading.
- Exceptional events: Natural disasters, extreme volatility, or major technical failures may trigger a temporary suspension.
US Public Holidays 2025
This list is updated annually and may affect trading hours:
New Year's Day – 1 January
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – third Monday of January
Presidents' Day – third Monday of February
Memorial Day – last Monday of May
Independence Day – 4 July
Labor Day – first Monday of September
Thanksgiving – fourth Thursday of November
Christmas Day – 25 December
Opening and closing times are set automatically in UTC, then converted to your local time in the banner above.