VIX Expiration Dates
Every listed monthly VIX futures contract and its expiration, taken from the latest Cboe settlement file.
VIX Expiration Calendar
| Contract | Expires | Day | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| VX/X6 | Nov 18, 2026 | Wednesday | 19 |
| VX/Z6 | Dec 16, 2026 | Wednesday | 47 |
| VX/F7 | Jan 20, 2027 | Wednesday | 82 |
| VX/G7 | Feb 17, 2027 | Wednesday | 110 |
| VX/H7 | Mar 17, 2027 | Wednesday | 138 |
| VX/J7 | Apr 21, 2027 | Wednesday | 173 |
| VX/K7 | May 18, 2027 | Tuesday | 200 |
| VX/M7 | Jun 16, 2027 | Wednesday | 229 |
| VX/N7 | Jul 21, 2027 | Wednesday | 264 |
Dates come from Cboe and update each trading day. Confirm with your broker before trading: listed products and last-trading rules can differ.
How VIX Expiration Works
When does the VIX expire?
Standard monthly contracts normally settle on the Wednesday 30 days before the third Friday of the following calendar month. That timing makes the SPX options used in the settlement exactly 30 days from expiry. Trading ends the day before.
Why is an expiration on a Tuesday?
When an exchange holiday falls on the related SPX expiration date, the VIX date moves earlier so the window still lines up. The May 2027 contract is an example: it expires on Tuesday, May 18.
What is the settlement value?
Contracts settle to a Special Opening Quotation, published as VRO and calculated from opening SPX option prices. It can differ noticeably from spot VIX. See how the SOQ works.
Why traders watch these dates
Contracts converge on spot VIX into expiration, and roll flows from VIX funds cluster around it. See the current futures curve and the VIX futures guide.
Page last reviewed on 2026-10-31. Educational only, not investment advice.