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2026 market holidays

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BFM (Madagascar Stock Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Madagascar Stock Exchange (BFM) has 13 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 13 full-day closures. The next full closure is Republic Day on Friday, December 11, 2026. Regular trading runs 09:00–15:00 GMT+3, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2026: 13
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Dec11
Republic Day
Fri · market closed all day
Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri · market closed all day
Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day

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Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule13 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20261 full closure
Jan 1, 2026Thursday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20262 full closures
Mar 29, 2026Sunday	Martyrs Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 30, 2026Monday	Martyrs Day (Observed)	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20262 full closures
Apr 3, 2026Friday	Good Friday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 6, 2026Monday	Easter Monday	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20262 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	Labour Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 25, 2026Monday	Africa Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
June 20261 full closure
Jun 26, 2026Friday	Independence Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
August 20261 full closure
Aug 15, 2026Saturday	Assumption Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
November 20262 full closures
Nov 1, 2026Sunday	All Saints Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Nov 2, 2026Monday	All Saints Day (Observed)	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20262 full closures
Dec 11, 2026Friday	Republic Day	Full closure	Closed
Dec 25, 2026Friday	Christmas Day	Full closure	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 BFM Holidays

2026 Madagascar Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About BFM Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 09:00 – 15:00 (Africa/Nairobi)

Country: Madagascar

Time Zone: Africa/Nairobi

Currency: MGA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BFM closed on weekends?

Yes, BFM is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.

Does BFM close for lunch?

No, BFM does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.