London Metal Exchange · LME
London Metal Exchange (LME) Trading Hours
London Metal Exchange (LME) lists 6 products, grouped by trading window (exchange local time, London time):
Check live status on the timeline →
Which days is the LME closed in 2026?
The London Metal Exchange is closed on UK public holidays in 2026: 1 Jan, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 31 Aug, 25 Dec and 28 Dec (Boxing Day observed).
- LMEselect electronic trading runs 01:00–19:00 London time, Monday to Friday.
- Per-product windows are grouped below; use the live clock link above for current open/closed status.
Products & sessions
Holiday closures (2026)
- 2026-01-01New Year's Day closure
- 2026-04-03Good Friday closure
- 2026-04-06Easter Monday closure
- 2026-05-04Early May bank holiday closure
- 2026-05-25Spring bank holiday closure
- 2026-08-31Summer bank holiday closure
- 2026-12-25Christmas Day closure
- 2026-12-28Boxing Day observed closure
FAQ
- What are London Metal Exchange (LME) trading hours?
- Most LME products trade 01:00–19:00 (exchange local time); the full window-by-window breakdown is listed on this page.
- Is London Metal Exchange (LME) open right now?
- Check the live timeline for the current open/closed status of each LME product and the countdown to the next open or close.
- What products does London Metal Exchange (LME) list?
- London Metal Exchange currently covers 6 products; their regular sessions are grouped by trading window below.
- Do LME products trade overnight?
- No — the reviewed regular schedules for LME products do not cross midnight.
Sources & review coverage
Holiday data coverage: 2026-01-01–2026-12-31.
- Trading venues and trading timesLondon Metal Exchange · reviewed 2026-07-20