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BIST (Borsa Istanbul) Holidays 2026

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Borsa Istanbul (BIST) has 14 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 14 full closures. The next BIST holiday is Republic Day on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

14 full closures · 0 early close days
NEXT HOLIDAY
Republic Day
Thursday, October 29, 2026
32
days away
2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule14 total dates
DateDayHolidayStatusTrading Hours
2026-01-01ThursdayNew Year's Day🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-03-31TuesdayEid al-Fitr (Ramadan Feast)🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-04-01WednesdayEid al-Fitr Holiday🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-04-02ThursdayEid al-Fitr Holiday🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-04-23ThursdayNational Sovereignty and Children's Day🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-05-01FridayLabour and Solidarity Day🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-05-19TuesdayCommemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-06-07SundayEid al-Adha (Sacrifice Feast)🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-06-08MondayEid al-Adha Holiday🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-06-09TuesdayEid al-Adha Holiday🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-06-10WednesdayEid al-Adha Holiday🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-07-15WednesdayDemocracy and National Unity Day🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-08-30SundayVictory Day🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-10-29ThursdayRepublic Day🔴 ClosedClosed

2026 BIST Holidays

2026 Borsa Istanbul Holidays Calendar

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About BIST Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 09:40 – 18:00 (Europe/Istanbul)

Lunch Break: 13:00 – 14:00

Country: Turkey

Time Zone: Europe/Istanbul

Currency: TRY

Official BIST Website →
Frequently Asked Questions

Is BIST closed on weekends?

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

Does BIST close for lunch?

Yes, BIST has a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00.

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.

How many holidays does BIST observe in 2026?

BIST observes 14 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.

Same Region — Europe

Romania
Bucharest Stock Exchange (Bursa de Valori București)
Bucharest Stock Exchange (Bursa de Valori București)
Next holiday:Closed
St. Andrew's Day
Nov 3064 days away
26 holidays26 full closures
United Kingdom
LSE
London Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Early Close
Christmas Eve
Dec 2488 days away
20 holidays16 full closures4 early/half days
Switzerland
SIX
SIX Swiss Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Eve
Dec 2488 days away
20 holidays20 full closures
Russia
MOEX
Moscow Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Unity Day
Nov 438 days away
17 holidays17 full closures

Popular Exchanges Worldwide

Japan
TSE
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Sports Day
Oct 1215 days away
38 holidays38 full closures
Thailand
SET
Stock Exchange of Thailand
Next holiday:Closed
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day
Oct 1316 days away
35 holidays35 full closures
Mongolia
MSE
Mongolian Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Genghis Khan's Birthday (National Pride Day)
Nov 1044 days away
26 holidays26 full closures
Ghana
GSE
Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE)
Next holiday:Closed
Farmers' Day
Dec 468 days away
24 holidays24 full closures
United States
NYSE
New York Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 2660 days away
23 holidays20 full closures3 early/half days
United States
NASDAQ
Nasdaq Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 2660 days away
23 holidays20 full closures3 early/half days
Malaysia
BURSA
Bursa Malaysia
Next holiday:Closed
Deepavali (Estimated)
Nov 842 days away
23 holidays23 full closures
Philippines
PSE
Philippine Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
All Saints' Day
Nov 135 days away
23 holidays23 full closures

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