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2026 market holidays

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ESX (Ethiopian Securities Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has 10 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 10 full-day closures. The next full closure is Ethiopian Christmas on Thursday, January 7, 2027. Regular trading runs 10:00–15:00 GMT+3, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2026: 10
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Jan7
Ethiopian Christmas
Thu · 2027 · market closed all day
Jan19
Timkat (Epiphany)
Tue · 2027 · market closed all day
Mar2
Victory of Adwa
Tue · 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 Schedule10 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20262 full closures
Jan 7, 2026Wednesday	Ethiopian Christmas	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jan 19, 2026Monday	Timkat (Epiphany)	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20261 full closure
Mar 2, 2026Monday	Victory of Adwa	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20262 full closures
Apr 10, 2026Friday	Ethiopian Good Friday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 12, 2026Sunday	Ethiopian Easter	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20263 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	Labour Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 5, 2026Tuesday	Patriots Victory Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 28, 2026Thursday	Downfall of Derg Regime	Full closurepassed	Closed
September 20262 full closures
Sep 11, 2026Friday	Ethiopian New Year	Full closurepassed	Closed
Sep 27, 2026Sunday	Meskel (Finding of True Cross)	Full closurepassed	Closed

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

2026 ESX Holidays

2026 Ethiopian Securities Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About ESX Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 10:00 – 15:00 (Africa/Addis_Ababa)

Country: Ethiopia

Time Zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa

Currency: ETB

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ESX closed on weekends?

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

Does ESX close for lunch?

No, ESX 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.