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2026 market holidays

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HEL (Nasdaq Helsinki (Helsingin Pörssi)) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Nasdaq Helsinki (Helsingin Pörssi) (HEL) has 11 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 11 full-day closures. The next full closure is Independence Day on Sunday, December 6, 2026. Regular trading runs 10:00–18:30 GMT+2, Monday – Friday.

Is HEL open today?HEL trading hoursAll exchange holidays
11
Holiday dates in 2026
11
Full-day closures
0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026
  • Dec6

    Independence Day

    Sun · market closed all day

  • Dec24

    Christmas Eve

    Thu · market closed all day

  • Dec25

    Christmas Day

    Fri · market closed all day

  • Dec26

    St. Stephen's Day

    Sat · market closed all day

Download 2026 calendar (.ics)

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

Full 2026 schedule
2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule11 total dates
DateHolidayStatusTrading hours
January 20262 full closures
ThursdayNew Year's DayFull closurepassedClosed
TuesdayEpiphanyFull closurepassedClosed
April 20262 full closures
FridayGood FridayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayEaster MondayFull closurepassedClosed
May 20262 full closures
FridayMay Day (Vappu)Full closurepassedClosed
ThursdayAscension DayFull closurepassedClosed
June 20261 full closure
FridayMidsummer EveFull closurepassedClosed
December 20264 full closures
SundayIndependence DayFull closureClosed
ThursdayChristmas EveFull closureClosed
FridayChristmas DayFull closureClosed
SaturdaySt. Stephen's DayFull closureClosed
Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 HEL Holidays

2026 Nasdaq Helsinki (Helsingin Pörssi) Holidays Calendar

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About HEL Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 10:00 – 18:30 (Europe/Helsinki)

Country: Finland

Time Zone: Europe/Helsinki

Currency: EUR

Official HEL Website →
Frequently Asked Questions

Is HEL closed on weekends?

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

Does HEL close for lunch?

No, HEL 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.

How many holidays does HEL observe in 2026?

HEL observes 11 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.

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