When Is April VIX Expiration 2026?
The exact April 2026 standard VIX options expiration answer.
The April 2026 standard VIX options expiration is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The last trading day is typically the business day before expiration, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Always verify the listed contract and Cboe trading-hours details before trading.
Expiration
April 15, 2026
Standard April 2026 VIX options expiration.
Last trading day
April 14, 2026
Typically the business day before settlement calculation.
Related SPX cycle
May 15, 2026
The following month standard SPX expiration date.
How April 2026 VIX fits the rule
The May 2026 standard SPX expiration is May 15. Thirty calendar days before that date is April 15, which is the April 2026 standard VIX expiration.
VIX options are not ordinary equity options. If a strategy trades near expiration, the last trading day and settlement process matter as much as the calendar date.
Last verified
This Q&A page was last reviewed on April 28, 2026. Date-sensitive market calendars, provider docs, and listed contracts can change, so production workflows should verify the live source before trading or publishing an automated answer.
Related questions
When did April 2026 VIX options expire?
Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
What was the last trading day?
Typically Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the business day before settlement calculation.
Where is the full VIX 2026 page?
Use the CuteMarkets VIX expiration dates 2026 page for the full monthly reference.
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