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2026 market holidays

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JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has 12 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 12 full-day closures. The next full closure is Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday, December 16, 2026. Regular trading runs 09:00–17:00 GMT+2, Monday – Friday.

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12
Holiday dates in 2026
12
Full-day closures
0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026
  • Dec16

    Day of Reconciliation

    Wed · market closed all day

  • Dec25

    Christmas Day

    Fri · market closed all day

  • Dec26

    Day of Goodwill

    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 Schedule12 total dates
DateHolidayStatusTrading hours
January 20261 full closure
ThursdayNew Year's DayFull closurepassedClosed
March 20261 full closure
MondayHuman Rights Day (Observed)Full closurepassedClosed
April 20263 full closures
FridayGood FridayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayFamily DayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayFreedom DayFull closurepassedClosed
May 20261 full closure
FridayWorkers' DayFull closurepassedClosed
June 20261 full closure
TuesdayYouth DayFull closurepassedClosed
August 20261 full closure
MondayNational Women's Day (Observed)Full closurepassedClosed
September 20261 full closure
ThursdayHeritage DayFull closurepassedClosed
December 20263 full closures
WednesdayDay of ReconciliationFull closureClosed
FridayChristmas DayFull closureClosed
SaturdayDay of GoodwillFull closureClosed
Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 JSE Holidays

2026 Johannesburg Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About JSE Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)

Country: South Africa

Time Zone: Africa/Johannesburg

Currency: ZAR

Official JSE Website →
Frequently Asked Questions

Is JSE closed on weekends?

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

Does JSE close for lunch?

No, JSE 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 JSE observe in 2026?

JSE observes 12 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.

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Ghana
GSE
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Next holiday:Closed
Farmers' Day
Dec 423 days away
23 holidays23 full closures
Egypt
EGX
Egyptian Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
New Year's Day
Jan 151 days away
20 holidays20 full closures

Popular Exchanges Worldwide

South Korea
KRX
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Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Day
Dec 2544 days away
42 holidays42 full closures
Japan
TSE
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Next holiday:Closed
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Nov 2312 days away
39 holidays39 full closures
China
SSE
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Next holiday:Closed
New Year's Day
Jan 151 days away
36 holidays36 full closures
China
SZSE
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Next holiday:Closed
New Year's Day
Jan 151 days away
36 holidays36 full closures
Thailand
SET
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Next holiday:Closed
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday (Observed)
Dec 726 days away
35 holidays35 full closures
Hong Kong
HKEX
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Early Close
Eve of Christmas Day
Dec 2443 days away
33 holidays27 full closures6 early/half days
Indonesia
IDX
Indonesia Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Day
Dec 2544 days away
32 holidays32 full closures
Brazil
BVMF
B3 - Brasil Bolsa Balcão
Next holiday:Closed
Black Awareness Day
Nov 209 days away
29 holidays27 full closures2 early/half days

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