Market Hours and Trading Sessions

MERJ Exchange operates with defined market hours and trading sessions to ensure smooth and efficient trading.

Standard Trading Hours

MERJ Exchange

Trading Days:Monday to Friday (20/5 schedule)
Market Open:10:00 UTC+4
Market Close:06:00 UTC+4 (next day)
Pre-Market and Post-Market Trading:Not currently available

International Order Book

Operates during normal market hours of the primary exchange for each security only.

US Market Hours

Trading Days:Monday to Friday
Market Open:09:30 EST (UTC-4)
Market Close:16:00 EST (UTC-4)
Pre-Market and Post-Market Trading:Not currently available

Market Holidays

MERJ Exchange observes selected public holidays, during which trading may be closed or modified for all markets except the International Order Book. International Order Book markets observe the public holidays recognized by their respective primary exchanges and will remain closed whenever the primary exchange is not in operation.

New Year's Day

First and Second of January

Good Friday

18th April

Easter Saturday

19th April

Easter Monday

21st April

Labour Day

1st May

Constitution Day

18th June

Corpus Christi

19th June

Independence Day

29th June (National Day)

Assumption Day

15th August

Public Holiday

13th October

Public Holiday

Monday 27th October 2025

All Saints Day

1st November

Immaculate Conception

8th December

Christmas Day

25th December

*Market closes at 12 PM

Trading Restrictions and Adjustments

Order Matching Pauses

During market volatility, order execution may be adjusted to maintain orderly trading.

Volatility Halts

In case of excessive price movement, trading may be temporarily paused.

Scheduled Maintenance

Periodic updates may lead to brief trading suspensions, with prior notifications unless unavoidable.