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2026 market holidays

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BIST (Borsa Istanbul) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Borsa Istanbul (BIST) has 14 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 14 full-day closures. The next full closure is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027. Regular trading runs 09:40–18:00 GMT+3, Monday – Friday with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00.

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Holiday dates in 2026: 14
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day
Apr23
National Sovereignty and Children's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day
May1
Labour and Solidarity Day
Sat · 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 Schedule14 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20261 full closure
Jan 1, 2026Thursday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20261 full closure
Mar 31, 2026Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan Feast)	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20263 full closures
Apr 1, 2026Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 2, 2026Thursday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 23, 2026Thursday	National Sovereignty and Children's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20262 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	Labour and Solidarity Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 19, 2026Tuesday	Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
June 20264 full closures
Jun 7, 2026Sunday	Eid al-Adha (Sacrifice Feast)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jun 8, 2026Monday	Eid al-Adha Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jun 9, 2026Tuesday	Eid al-Adha Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jun 10, 2026Wednesday	Eid al-Adha Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
July 20261 full closure
Jul 15, 2026Wednesday	Democracy and National Unity Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
August 20261 full closure
Aug 30, 2026Sunday	Victory Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
October 20261 full closure
Oct 29, 2026Thursday	Republic Day	Full closurepassed	Closed

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

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

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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.