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Year:20262026 (current)2027

2027 market holidays

—Projected

JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) market holidays2027 dates & closures

Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has 9 scheduled holiday dates in 2027, including 9 full-day closures. The next full closure is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027. This is a partial projected schedule — fixed-date holidays computed from historical patterns. The exchange has not yet announced the full 2027 calendar; remaining dates are added once published. Regular trading runs 09:00–17:00 GMT+2, Monday – Friday.

Is JSE open today?JSE trading hoursAll exchange holidays
9
Holiday dates in 2027
9
Full-day closures
0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2027
  • Jan1

    New Year's Day

    Fri · market closed all day

  • Mar23

    Human Rights Day (Observed)

    Tue · market closed all day

  • Mar26

    Good Friday

    Fri · market closed all day

  • Apr27

    Freedom Day

    Tue · market closed all day

  • May1

    Workers' Day

    Sat · market closed all day

  • Sep24

    Heritage Day

    Fri · market closed all day

  • Dec16

    Day of Reconciliation

    Thu · market closed all day

  • Dec25

    Christmas Day

    Sat · market closed all day

  • Dec26

    Day of Goodwill

    Sun · market closed all day

Download 2027 calendar (.ics)

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

Full 2027 schedule
2027 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule9 total dates
DateHolidayStatusTrading hours
January 20271 full closure
FridayNew Year's DayprojectedFull closureClosed
March 20272 full closures
TuesdayHuman Rights Day (Observed)projectedFull closureClosed
FridayGood FridayprojectedFull closureClosed
April 20271 full closure
TuesdayFreedom DayprojectedFull closureClosed
May 20271 full closure
SaturdayWorkers' DayprojectedFull closureClosed
September 20271 full closure
FridayHeritage DayprojectedFull closureClosed
December 20273 full closures
ThursdayDay of ReconciliationprojectedFull closureClosed
SaturdayChristmas DayprojectedFull closureClosed
SundayDay of GoodwillprojectedFull closureClosed
Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2027 JSE Holidays

2027 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

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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 2027?

JSE observes 9 scheduled holidays in 2027, including full market closures and early close days.

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Dec 2545 days away
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Nov 2010 days away
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