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Year:20262026 (current)2027

2027 market holidays

—Projected

BIST (Borsa Istanbul) market holidays2027 dates & closures

Borsa Istanbul (BIST) has 7 scheduled holiday dates in 2027, including 7 full-day closures. The next full closure is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027. This is a partial projected schedule — fixed-date holidays computed from historical patterns. The exchange has not yet announced the full 2027 calendar; remaining dates are added once published. Regular trading runs 09:40–18:00 GMT+3, Monday – Friday with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00.

Is BIST open today?BIST trading hoursAll exchange holidays
7
Holiday dates in 2027
7
Full-day closures
0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2027
  • Jan1

    New Year's Day

    Fri · market closed all day

  • Apr23

    National Sovereignty and Children's Day

    Fri · market closed all day

  • May1

    Labour and Solidarity Day

    Sat · market closed all day

  • Jul15

    Democracy and National Unity Day

    Thu · market closed all day

  • Aug30

    Victory Day

    Mon · market closed all day

  • Oct11

    Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day

    Mon · market closed all day

  • Oct29

    Republic Day

    Fri · market closed all day

Download 2027 calendar (.ics)

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

Full 2027 schedule
2027 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule7 total dates
DateHolidayStatusTrading hours
January 20271 full closure
FridayNew Year's DayprojectedFull closureClosed
April 20271 full closure
FridayNational Sovereignty and Children's DayprojectedFull closureClosed
May 20271 full closure
SaturdayLabour and Solidarity DayprojectedFull closureClosed
July 20271 full closure
ThursdayDemocracy and National Unity DayprojectedFull closureClosed
August 20271 full closure
MondayVictory DayprojectedFull closureClosed
October 20272 full closures
MondayCommemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayprojectedFull closureClosed
FridayRepublic DayprojectedFull closureClosed
Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2027 BIST Holidays

2027 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 2027?

BIST observes 7 scheduled holidays in 2027, including full market closures and early close days.

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