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London Metal Exchange (LME) Holidays 2026

Complete holiday schedule for London Metal Exchange in 2026.

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule10 total dates
DateDayHolidayStatusTrading Hours
2026-01-01ThursdayNew Year's Day🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-04-03FridayGood Friday🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-04-06MondayEaster Monday🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-05-04MondayEarly May Bank Holiday🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
2026-05-25MondaySpring Bank Holiday🔴 ClosedClosed
2026-08-31MondaySummer Bank Holiday🔴 ClosedClosed
2026-12-24ThursdayChristmas Eve🟠 Early CloseCloses at 12:30
2026-12-25FridayChristmas Day🔴 ClosedClosed
2026-12-28MondayBoxing Day (Observed)🔴 ClosedClosed
2026-12-31ThursdayNew Year's Eve🟠 Early CloseCloses at 12:30

2026 LME Holidays

2026 London Metal Exchange Holidays Calendar

January 2026
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February 2026
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April 2026
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May 2026
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June 2026
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July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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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 Saturdays and Sundays. Regular trading occurs Monday through 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

United Kingdom
LSE
London Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Spring Bank Holiday
May 2510 days away
10 holidays8 full closures2 early/half days
Turkey
BIST
Borsa Istanbul
Next holiday:Closed
Eid al-Adha (Estimated)
May 2712 days away
9 holidays9 full closures
Russia
MOEX
Moscow Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Russia Day
Jun 1228 days away
9 holidays9 full closures
Germany
DAX
Deutsche Börse XETRA
Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Eve
Dec 24223 days away
8 holidays8 full closures

Popular Exchanges Worldwide

Japan
TSE
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Marine Day
Jul 2066 days away
21 holidays21 full closures
Thailand
SET
Stock Exchange of Thailand
Next holiday:Closed
Visakha Bucha Day (Observed)
Jun 117 days away
19 holidays19 full closures
China
SSE
Shanghai Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Dragon Boat Festival
Jun 1935 days away
18 holidays18 full closures
China
SZSE
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Dragon Boat Festival
Jun 1935 days away
18 holidays18 full closures
Hong Kong
HKEX
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
The Day Following the Birthday of the Buddha
May 2510 days away
17 holidays14 full closures3 early/half days
South Korea
KRX
Korea Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Buddha's Birthday (Observed)
May 2510 days away
17 holidays17 full closures
India
BSE
Bombay Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Bakri Id
May 2813 days away
16 holidays16 full closures
India
NSE
National Stock Exchange of India
Next holiday:Closed
Bakri Id
May 2813 days away
16 holidays16 full closures

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