Year:2026 2026 (current)2027

2027 market holidays

—Projected

LME (London Metal Exchange) market holidays2027 dates & closures

London Metal Exchange (LME) has 10 scheduled holiday dates in 2027, including 8 full-day closures and 2 early-close or half days. The next full closure is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027. This schedule is projected from historical patterns — the official 2027 calendar has not been announced yet. Regular trading runs 01:00–19:00 GMT, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2027: 8
Full-day closures: 2
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2027

Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · market closed all day
Mar26
Good Friday
Fri · market closed all day
Mar29
Easter Monday
Mon · market closed all day
May3
Early May Bank Holiday
Mon · market closed all day
May31
Spring Bank Holiday
Mon · market closed all day
Aug30
Summer Bank Holiday
Mon · market closed all day
Dec27
Christmas Day
Mon · market closed all day
Dec28
Boxing Day (Observed)
Tue · market closed all day

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

Full 2027 schedule

2027 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule10 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20271 full closure
Jan 1, 2027Friday	New Year's Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
March 20272 full closures
Mar 26, 2027Friday	Good Fridayprojected	Full closure	Closed
Mar 29, 2027Monday	Easter Mondayprojected	Full closure	Closed
May 20272 full closures
May 3, 2027Monday	Early May Bank Holidayprojected	Full closure	Closed
May 31, 2027Monday	Spring Bank Holidayprojected	Full closure	Closed
August 20271 full closure
Aug 30, 2027Monday	Summer Bank Holidayprojected	Full closure	Closed
December 20272 full closures · 2 early/half days
Dec 24, 2027Friday	Christmas Eveprojected	Early close	Closes at 12:30
Dec 27, 2027Monday	Christmas Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
Dec 28, 2027Tuesday	Boxing Day (Observed)projected	Full closure	Closed
Dec 31, 2027Friday	New Year's Eveprojected	Early close	Closes at 12:30

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2027 LME Holidays

2027 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

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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.