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Borsa Istanbul (BIST) Holidays 2026

Complete holiday schedule for Borsa Istanbul in 2026.

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🔴 ClosedClosed
2026-08-30SundayVictory Day🔴 ClosedClosed
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.

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Next holiday:Closed
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Aug 1546 days away
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Next holiday:Closed
Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 3162 days away
10 holidays8 full closures2 early/half days
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Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Eve
Dec 24177 days away
10 holidays10 full closures
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Next holiday:Closed
Unity Day
Nov 4127 days away
9 holidays9 full closures

Popular Exchanges Worldwide

Japan
TSE
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Next holiday:Closed
Marine Day
Jul 2020 days away
19 holidays19 full closures
Thailand
SET
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Next holiday:Closed
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Jul 2828 days away
19 holidays19 full closures
China
SSE
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Next holiday:Closed
Mid-Autumn Festival
Sep 2587 days away
18 holidays18 full closures
China
SZSE
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Next holiday:Closed
Mid-Autumn Festival
Sep 2587 days away
18 holidays18 full closures
India
NSE
National Stock Exchange of India
Next holiday:Closed
Moharram
Jul 2727 days away
18 holidays17 full closures1 early/half days
Hong Kong
HKEX
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
HKSAR Establishment Day
Jul 11 day away
17 holidays14 full closures3 early/half days
South Korea
KRX
Korea Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Liberation Day
Aug 1546 days away
17 holidays17 full closures
India
BSE
Bombay Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Ganesh Chaturthi
Sep 1476 days away
16 holidays16 full closures

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