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2026 market holidays

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Colombo Stock Exchange market holidays2026 dates & closures

Colombo Stock Exchange (Colombo Stock Exchange) has 7 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 7 full-day closures. The next full closure is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. Regular trading runs 09:30–14:30 GMT+5:30, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2026: 7
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri · market closed all day
Jan14
Tamil Thai Pongal (Estimated)
Thu · 2027 · market closed all day
Feb4
Independence Day
Thu · 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 Schedule7 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20261 full closure
Jan 14, 2026Wednesday	Tamil Thai Pongal (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
February 20261 full closure
Feb 4, 2026Wednesday	Independence Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20262 full closures
Apr 13, 2026Monday	Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 14, 2026Tuesday	Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20262 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	May Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 31, 2026Sunday	Vesak Poya (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20261 full closure
Dec 25, 2026Friday	Christmas Day	Full closure	Closed

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

2026 Colombo Stock Exchange Holidays

2026 Colombo Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About Colombo Stock Exchange Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 09:30 – 14:30 (Asia/Colombo)

Country: Sri Lanka

Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Currency: LKR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colombo Stock Exchange closed on weekends?

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

Does Colombo Stock Exchange close for lunch?

No, Colombo Stock Exchange 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.