> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.navigator.exchange/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.navigator.exchange/trade/trading-hours.md).

# Trading Hours

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Some asset pairs have specific trading hours.
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If you open a position or keep a position open outside Trading Hours, **Borrow fees and Funding fees will still accrue.**
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## Equity Trading Rules 

Navigator allows equity trading from 5 minutes after the equity market opens to 5 minutes before the equity market closes. Please note that there are certain limitations if traders place a position outside of Navigator’s trading hours:

* Only limit orders are allowed.
* Market Orders Temporarily Disabled
  * Market orders (including increase, decrease, and edit collateral orders) are not supported
  * Only limit, stop market, stop limit, take profit and stop loss orders are allowed
* Closed Positions on Equity are temporarily disabled outside the Navigator's trading hours.

Navigator's Equity Trading Hours (UTC): \
Winter (Nov - Mar): 2:35 PM – 8:55 PM \
Summer (Mar - Nov): 1:35 PM – 7:55 PM

You can access this link <<https://time.is/ET>> to check ET in your time zone.

In addition, the market is closed on these specific dates: **January 20th, February 17th, April 18th, May 26th, and June 19th.**&#x20;

## XAU and XAG (Metals)

* **Monday to Friday:** Open 24/5, meaning trading is continuous from Monday morning to Friday evening.
* **Break Time:** Weekends, from Friday 10:00 PM (UTC) to Sunday 10:00 PM (UTC).