Get Trading Calendars
Retrieve trading calendar information, including market holidays, special sessions, and trading schedule changes.Endpoint
Parameters
Year to retrieve calendar for (e.g., 2024). Defaults to current year.
Month to filter (1-12). If not provided, returns entire year.
Filter for specific instrument calendar (e.g., “US500-BTC”)
API key for authentication
Example Request
Response
Array of trading calendar events
Understanding Trading Calendars
Market Holidays
Market Holidays
Trading may be affected by holidays in the underlying markets:
- US Holidays: Affect US500 (follows NYSE calendar)
- Global Markets: GOLD and OIL may have different schedules
- 24/7 Trading: Bitcoin settlement continues during holidays
- Reduced Liquidity: Expect lower volume during holiday periods
Event Types
Event Types
- Holiday: Full market closure, no trading
- Early Close: Market closes earlier than usual
- Late Open: Market opens later than usual
- Special Session: Modified trading rules or hours
Impact on Trading
Impact on Trading
- Position Management: Plan exits before holidays
- Funding Payments: May be adjusted during closures
- Order Books: Reduced liquidity during affected periods
- Risk Management: Higher volatility around closures
Instrument-Specific Rules
Instrument-Specific Rules
Different instruments may have different holiday schedules:
- US500: Follows US market holidays
- GOLD: Follows precious metals market schedule
- OIL: Follows energy market schedule
- Bitcoin Settlement: Always available 24/7
While underlying markets may close, Bitcoin settlement and basic platform operations continue 24/7. However, reduced liquidity is expected during holiday periods.
Always check the calendar before major holidays to plan your trading strategy and position management accordingly.