Extreme Risk
Christmas, New Year - all major centers closed
Do not open new positions. Close any open trades before this date.Phase 2 live trading tool
Forex Holidays Calendar
Track bank holidays, market closure dates, early-close risk, and low-liquidity windows across the US, UK, EU, Japan, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, and New Zealand.
Nager.Date API24-Hour CacheFibonetics Risk Score
The forex market does not officially close on public holidays, but liquidity drops sharply when major financial centers observe bank holidays. US, UK, European, Japanese, Australian, and Canadian bank holidays reduce volume and widen spreads in the affected currency pairs. New entries during low-liquidity holiday periods carry higher slippage risk.
Live holiday risk scanner
Forex Holidays Calendar Tool
Official country holidays are fetched from Nager.Date API and layered with the Fibonetics liquidity risk score for forex execution planning.
Data sourceNager.Date APIServer API route with Fibonetics risk supplement
Country / currency
Impact
Visible rows13
Level 3+101
Level 4-536
Selected markets8
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Country / Currency | Liquidity Risk | Market Impact | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | Reconciliation Day | AUAUD | 2/5Low-Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Monitor spreads |
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | Western Australia Day | AUAUD | 2/5Low-Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Monitor spreads |
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday | NZNZD | 2/5Low-Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Monitor spreads |
| June 4, 2026 | Thursday | Corpus ChristiFronleichnam | CHCHF | 2/5Low-Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Monitor spreads |
| June 4, 2026 | Thursday | Corpus ChristiFronleichnam | CHCHF | 2/5Low-Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Monitor spreads |
| June 4, 2026 | Thursday | Corpus ChristiFronleichnam | DE / EUEUR | 3/5Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Trade cautiously |
| June 8, 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday | AUAUD | 2/5Low-Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Monitor spreads |
| June 15, 2026 | Monday | World Cup Bank Holiday | UKGBP | 3/5Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Trade cautiously |
| June 19, 2026 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | USUSD | 3/5Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Trade cautiously |
| June 21, 2026 | Sunday | National Aboriginal Day | CACAD | 2/5Low-Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Monitor spreads |
| June 24, 2026 | Wednesday | Discovery Day | CACAD | 2/5Low-Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Monitor spreads |
| June 24, 2026 | Wednesday | National HolidayFête nationale du Québec | CACAD | 2/5Low-Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Monitor spreads |
| June 29, 2026 | Monday | Saint Peter and Saint PaulPeter und Paul | CHCHF | 2/5Low-Medium Risk | Reduced Liquidity | Monitor spreads |
Fibonetics scoring model
Liquidity Risk Score System
High Risk
US + UK both closed same day, Good Friday, Boxing Day, or UK/EU early close risk
Very high spread risk. Fibonacci levels unreliable in thin markets.Medium Risk
One major center closed, Easter Monday, New Year's Eve, or US Thanksgiving
Trade cautiously. Affected currency pairs will see wider spreads.Low-Medium Risk
Canada, Australia, Switzerland, or New Zealand closed
Minor impact on USD. Monitor spreads on affected pairs.Minor Impact
Secondary market holiday with negligible major-pair effect
Negligible impact on major pairs. Normal trading applicable.Hardcoded risk supplement
Special Dates Tracked Every Year
| Date | Holiday Window | Risk Level | Fibonetics Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | Level 3-4 | UK/EU early close risk |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Level 5 | Extreme thin liquidity globally |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | Level 4 | UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand closures |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve | Level 3 | Early closes likely |
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Level 5 | Extreme global closure risk |
| Good Friday | Western market holiday | Level 4 | Most Western markets closed |
| Easter Monday | Western market holiday | Level 3 | Reduced liquidity after Good Friday |
| US Thanksgiving | Fourth Thursday in November | Level 3 | USD liquidity drops |
Trader education
Why Bank Holidays Matter for Forex Traders
Forex is decentralized, which means there is no single exchange that decides every open or close. Liquidity comes from banks, brokers, prime brokers, market makers, funds, and institutions that operate through local financial centers. When those centers observe public holidays, their normal order flow drops, even though currency pricing can still move globally.
Holiday risk shows up through wider spreads, thinner order books, unpredictable price spikes, and higher slippage around stops and market orders. Thin-market moves can look clean on a chart but have less institutional participation behind them, which increases the risk of false breaks and stop runs.
Fibonacci levels are less reliable in thin holiday markets because many of the institutional players that normally respect these zones are not participating. A level can still react, but Fibonetics treats Level 4-5 holiday periods as protection-first conditions where new entries should usually wait.
Direct answers
Forex Holidays Calendar - Frequently Asked Questions
Is forex open on Christmas?
Forex is technically open but liquidity is extremely low. Spreads widen dramatically and price action can be unpredictable. Most experienced traders avoid trading on Christmas Day.
Is forex open on New Year's Day?
Forex remains open but, like Christmas, liquidity is very thin globally. January 1 is a public holiday in virtually all major forex centers. Avoid new positions.
What happens to EUR/USD on EU bank holidays?
Liquidity in EUR pairs drops when European financial centers are closed. Spreads on EUR/USD and other EUR pairs typically widen, and intraday price moves can be more erratic.
Is forex affected by US Federal holidays?
Yes. USD pairs see reduced liquidity on US Federal holidays such as Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Presidents Day. The impact is significant because USD is involved in the majority of forex transactions.
Are there holidays unique to forex?
Forex follows the holiday schedules of the countries whose currencies are traded. There is no single 'forex holiday' - the market is affected by the combined holiday calendar of all major financial centers.
What is Boxing Day for forex?
Boxing Day (December 26) is a public holiday in the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. GBP, AUD, CAD, and NZD pairs are all affected, creating multi-currency liquidity risk.
How does Good Friday affect forex?
Good Friday is observed in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and most of Europe. This creates one of the highest-risk low-liquidity days of the year alongside Christmas and New Year.
Should I close trades before a holiday?
If you hold positions over a major holiday, ensure your stop loss is set, your broker's margin requirements are met, and you understand that gaps can occur when liquidity returns. Fibonetics recommends closing high-risk positions before Level 4-5 holiday events.
When is the forex market most at risk from holidays?
The two highest-risk periods are December 24-January 2 (Christmas-New Year window) and the Good Friday-Easter Monday period. Both see multi-country simultaneous bank closures.
Which currency pairs are most affected by holidays?
Pairs involving USD, GBP, EUR, and JPY are most affected since these are the highest-volume currencies. A US holiday hitting USD/JPY on the same day as a UK holiday creates multi-layer liquidity risk.
Risk Disclaimer: Holiday information is provided by Nager.Date public API and may not reflect all broker-specific closures or early-close schedules. Verify with your broker before major holidays. This is not financial advice.