Timing is Everything: Here's 2025 Calendar for Options Traders
Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 8:43 am ET
3min read As an options trader, understanding key dates and events is crucial for optimizing your trading strategies. In this article, we'll provide a comprehensive calendar for options traders in 2025, focusing on options expiration dates, triple witching days, holidays, and other relevant events. By staying informed about these dates, you can better manage your portfolio, capitalize on opportunities, and mitigate risks.
Options Expiration Dates in 2025
Monthly options expiration dates in 2025 are as follows:
* January 17, 2025
* February 21, 2025
* March 21, 2025
* April 17, 2025 (Thursday, due to Good Friday holiday on 18 April 2025)
* May 16, 2025
* June 20, 2025
* July 18, 2025
* August 15, 2025
* September 19, 2025
* October 17, 2025
* November 21, 2025
* December 19, 2025
Weekly options expiration dates in 2025 are as follows:
| Week | Last Trading Day / Expiry Day | Final Settlement Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 5-Jan-25 | 8-Jan-25 |
| 2 | 12-Jan-25 | 15-Jan-25 |
| 3 | 19-Jan-25 | 22-Jan-25 |
| 4 | 26-Jan-25 | 29-Jan-25 |
| 5 | 2-Feb-25 | 5-Feb-25 |
| 6 | 9-Feb-25 | 14-Feb-25 |
| 7 | 16-Feb-25 | 19-Feb-25 |
| 8 | 23-Feb-25 | 26-Feb-25 |
| 9 | 1-Mar-25 | 4-Mar-25 |
| 10 | 8-Mar-25 | 11-Mar-25 |
| 11 | 15-Mar-25 | 18-Mar-25 |
| 12 | 22-Mar-25 | 25-Mar-25 |
| 13 | 28-Mar-25 | 2-Apr-25 |
| 14 | 5-Apr-25 | 8-Apr-25 |
| 15 | 12-Apr-25 | 15-Apr-25 |
| 16 | 19-Apr-25 | 22-Apr-25 |
| 17 | 26-Apr-25 | 29-Apr-25 |
| 18 | 3-May-25 | 6-May-25 |
| 19 | 10-May-25 | 13-May-25 |
| 20 | 17-May-25 | 20-May-25 |
| 21 | 24-May-25 | 27-May-25 |
| 22 | 31-May-25 | 3-Jun-25 |
| 23 | 7-Jun-25 | 11-Jun-25 |
| 24 | 14-Jun-25 | 17-Jun-25 |
| 25 | 21-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 |
| 26 | 28-Jun-25 | 2-Jul-25 |
| 27 | 5-Jul-25 | 8-Jul-25 |
| 28 | 12-Jul-25 | 15-Jul-25 |
| 29 | 19-Jul-25 | 22-Jul-25 |
| 30 | 26-Jul-25 | 29-Jul-25 |
| 31 | 2-Aug-25 | 5-Aug-25 |
| 32 | 9-Aug-25 | 12-Aug-25 |
| 33 | 16-Aug-25 | 19-Aug-25 |
| 34 | 23-Aug-25 | 26-Aug-25 |
| 35 | 30-Aug-25 | 2-Sep-25 |
| 36 | 6-Sep-25 | 9-Sep-25 |
| 37 | 13-Sep-25 | 16-Sep-25 |
| 38 | 20-Sep-25 | 23-Sep-25 |
| 39 | N/A* | N/A* |
| 40 | 4-Oct-25 | 7-Oct-25 |
| 41 | 10-Oct-25 | 14-Oct-25 |
| 42 | 18-Oct-25 | 21-Oct-25 |
| 43 | 25-Oct-25 | 28-Oct-25 |
| 44 | 1-Nov-25 | 4-Nov-25 |
| 45 | 8-Nov-25 | 11-Nov-25 |
| 46 | 15-Nov-25 | 18-Nov-25 |
| 47 | 22-Nov-25 | 25-Nov-25 |
| 48 | 29-Nov-25 | 2-Dec-25 |
| 49 | 6-Dec-25 | 9-Dec-25 |
| 50 | 13-Dec-25 | 16-Dec-25 |
| 51 | 20-Dec-25 | 23-Dec-25 |
| 52 | 27-Dec-25 | 30-Dec-25 |
*Note: There would be no Weekly Index Options contracts where the Expiry Day of the Weekly Contract is the same as the Expiry Day of the Monthly Contract.
Triple Witching Dates in 2025
Triple witching days in 2025 are as follows:
* March 21, 2025
* June 20, 2025
* September 19, 2025
* December 19, 2025
These dates can lead to increased market volatility and trading volume, as stock options, stock index options, and stock index futures expire simultaneously. Traders should be prepared for these events and adjust their portfolios accordingly.
Holidays and Market Closures in 2025
Key holidays and market closures in 2025 include:
* New Year’s Day: January 1, 2025 (Wednesday, market closed)
* Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 21, 2025 (Monday, market closed)
* President’s Day - U.S.: February 18, 2025 (Monday, market closed)
* Good Friday: April 18, 2025 (Friday, market closed)
* Memorial Day - U.S.: May 27, 2025 (Monday, market closed)
* Juneteenth Holiday (Observed): June 19, 2025 (Thursday, market closed)
* Independence Day - U.S. (Observed): July 4, 2025 (Thursday, market closed)
* Labor Day - U.S.: September 2, 2025 (Monday, market closed)
* Thanksgiving Day - U.S.: November 28, 2025 (Thursday, market closed)
* Christmas Holiday - U.S.: December 25, 2025 (Wednesday, market closed)
Regulation T and SEC Extension Dates in 2025
Regulation T and SEC extension dates in 2025 are as follows:
* Reg. T Date: The date by which members must take action on customer purchase transactions, typically five business days from the date of purchase.
* SEC Extension Date: The date by which members must take action to obtain possession or control of securities, typically 13 business days from the date of sale.
CFFEX Trading Schedule During National Holidays in 2025
The CFFEX trading schedule during national holidays in 2025 is as follows:
* New Year’s Day: The market will be closed on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday), and will resume trading on January 2, 2025 (Thursday).
* Spring Festival: The market will be closed from January 2
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