Futures Contract Settlement Dates for 2026
Futures contracts settle on specific dates based on exchange rules (primarily CME Group for these symbols). Most are physically delivered, with settlement occurring on the first business day following the last trading day (LTD). For cash-settled contracts like Lean Hogs (/HE), settlement is on the LTD itself. Dates below are calculated using standard rules and confirmed via exchange calendars where available; they assume no holidays disrupt the business day count (verify with CME for final adjustments). Only active contract months are listed.
| Symbol | Product | Contract Months | Settlement Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| /HE | Lean Hogs (CME) – Cash Settled | Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec | Feb 11, Apr 10, Jun 12, Aug 14, Oct 9, Dec 11 |
| /LE | Live Cattle (CME) | Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec | Feb 11, Apr 10, Jun 12, Aug 14, Oct 9, Dec 11 |
| /GF | Feeder Cattle (CME) | Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov | Jan 8, Mar 12, Apr 10, May 8, Aug 14, Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13 |
| /ZC | Corn (CBOT) | Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Dec | Mar 25, May 14, Jul 23, Sep 24, Dec 11 |
| /ZS | Soybeans (CBOT) | Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov | Jan 22, Mar 20, May 14, Jul 23, Aug 21, Sep 24, Nov 20 |
| /ZW | Chicago SRW Wheat (CBOT) | Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Dec | Mar 25, May 14, Jul 23, Sep 24, Dec 24* |
| /KE | KC HRW Wheat (KCBT) | Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Dec | Mar 25, May 14, Jul 23, Sep 24, Dec 24* |
| /CL | Crude Oil (NYMEX) | All 12 months | Jan 20, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 20, May 20, Jun 21, Jul 21, Aug 20, Sep 21, Oct 20, Nov 20, Dec 21 |
| /GC | Gold (COMEX) | Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec (plus active current month) |
Jan 29, Feb 26, Apr 29, May 28, Jun 26, Jul 31, Aug 31, Sep 30, Oct 30, Dec 31 |
* Wheat December 2026 settlement is typically the business day prior to Dec 25. Final date will be confirmed by CME closer to the time.
*All dates are based on current CME Group contract specifications and standard holiday calendars as of December 2025. Always double-check with the official CME settlement calendar before trading.