Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Holidays 2026
Complete holiday schedule for Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | New Year's Day | π΄ Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-03-23 | Monday | Human Rights Day (Observed) | π΄ Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-04-03 | Friday | Good Friday | π΄ Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-04-06 | Monday | Family Day | π΄ Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-04-27 | Monday | Freedom Day | π΄ Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday | Workers' Day | π΄ Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-06-16 | Tuesday | Youth Day | π΄ Closed | Closed |
| 2026-08-10 | Monday | National Women's Day (Observed) | π΄ Closed | Closed |
| 2026-09-24 | Thursday | Heritage Day | π΄ Closed | Closed |
| 2026-12-16 | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation | π΄ Closed | Closed |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Christmas Day | π΄ Closed | Closed |
| 2026-12-26 | Saturday | Day of Goodwill | π΄ Closed | Closed |
2026 JSE Holidays
2026 Johannesburg Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar
Regular Hours: 09:00 β 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Country: South Africa
Time Zone: Africa/Johannesburg
Currency: ZAR
Official JSE Website βIs JSE closed on weekends?
Yes, JSE is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Regular trading occurs Monday through 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 β 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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