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2025 market holidays

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ESX (Ethiopian Securities Exchange) market holidays2025 dates & closures

Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has 9 scheduled holiday dates in 2025, including 9 full-day closures. Regular trading runs 10:00–15:00 GMT+3, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2025: 9
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

2025 full-day closures

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May29
Ascension Day
Thu · market closed all day
Aug15
Assumption Day
Fri · market closed all day
Dec25
Christmas Day
Thu · 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 2025 schedule

2025 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule9 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20251 full closure
Jan 1, 2025Wednesday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
February 20251 full closure
Feb 11, 2025Tuesday	Youth Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20252 full closures
Apr 18, 2025Friday	Good Friday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 21, 2025Monday	Easter Monday	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20253 full closures
May 1, 2025Thursday	Labour Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20, 2025Tuesday	National Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 29, 2025Thursday	Ascension Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
August 20251 full closure
Aug 15, 2025Friday	Assumption Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20251 full closure
Dec 25, 2025Thursday	Christmas Day	Full closurepassed	Closed

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

2025 ESX Holidays

2025 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.