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Cboe to Offer Expanded Trading Hours for Select Equity Options postponed again

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Aug 17, 2026 · 00:19

Reference ID: C2026081001

Applicable Cboe Exchange: Cboe Options

Start Date: TBD

Overview (UPDATED)

Effective on a date to be announced in a subsequent notice ~~August 17, 2026~~, Cboe Options Exchange (C1) plans to expand trading hours for select equity options by establishing a morning Global Trading Hours (GTH) session and afternoon Curb session. Further communication will be provided in advance of the launch date. The updated weekend test schedule can be found below.

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[https://www.cboe.com/notices/content/?id=61230](https://www.cboe.com/notices/content/?id=61230)