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2026 market holidays

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LME (London Metal Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

London Metal Exchange (LME) has 10 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 8 full-day closures and 2 early-close or half days. The next full closure is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. Regular trading runs 01:00–19:00 GMT, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2026
8
Full-day closures
2
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026
  • Dec25

    Christmas Day

    Fri · market closed all day

  • Dec28

    Boxing Day (Observed)

    Mon · market closed all day

  • Jan1

    New Year's Day

    Fri · 2027 · 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 Schedule10 total dates
DateHolidayStatusTrading hours
January 20261 full closure
ThursdayNew Year's DayFull closurepassedClosed
April 20262 full closures
FridayGood FridayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayEaster MondayFull closurepassedClosed
May 20262 full closures
MondayEarly May Bank HolidayFull closurepassedClosed
MondaySpring Bank HolidayFull closurepassedClosed
August 20261 full closure
MondaySummer Bank HolidayFull closurepassedClosed
December 20262 full closures · 2 early/half days
ThursdayChristmas EveEarly closeCloses at 12:30
FridayChristmas DayFull closureClosed
MondayBoxing Day (Observed)Full closureClosed
ThursdayNew Year's EveEarly closeCloses at 12:30
Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 LME Holidays

2026 London Metal Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About LME Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 01:00 – 19:00 (Europe/London)

Country: United Kingdom

Time Zone: Europe/London

Currency: GBP

Official LME Website →
Frequently Asked Questions

Is LME closed on weekends?

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

Does LME close for lunch?

No, LME 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 LME observe in 2026?

LME observes 10 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.

Same Region — Europe

Romania
Bucharest Stock Exchange (Bursa de Valori București)
Bucharest Stock Exchange (Bursa de Valori București)
Next holiday:Closed
St. Andrew's Day
Nov 3019 days away
25 holidays25 full closures
Turkey
BIST
Borsa Istanbul
Next holiday:Closed
New Year's Day
Jan 151 days away
21 holidays21 full closures
United Kingdom
LSE
London Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Early Close
Christmas Eve
Dec 2443 days away
20 holidays16 full closures4 early/half days
Switzerland
SIX
SIX Swiss Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Eve
Dec 2443 days away
19 holidays19 full closures

Popular Exchanges Worldwide

South Korea
KRX
Korea Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Day
Dec 2544 days away
42 holidays42 full closures
Japan
TSE
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Nov 2312 days away
39 holidays39 full closures
China
SSE
Shanghai Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
New Year's Day
Jan 151 days away
36 holidays36 full closures
China
SZSE
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
New Year's Day
Jan 151 days away
36 holidays36 full closures
Thailand
SET
Stock Exchange of Thailand
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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