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London Stock Exchange (LSE) Holidays 2026

United Kingdom12:27 GMT+1
8 full closures · 2 early close days
NEXT HOLIDAY
Summer Bank Holiday
Monday, August 31, 2026
62
days away
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🔴 ClosedpassedClosed
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 LSE Holidays

2026 London Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About LSE Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 08:00 – 16:30 (Europe/London)

Country: United Kingdom

Time Zone: Europe/London

Currency: GBP

Official LSE Website →
Frequently Asked Questions

Is LSE closed on weekends?

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

Does LSE close for lunch?

No, LSE 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 LSE observe in 2026?

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

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Turkey
BIST
Borsa Istanbul
Next holiday:Closed
Democracy and National Unity Day
Jul 1515 days away
14 holidays14 full closures
Romania
BVB_ROMANIA
Bucharest Stock Exchange (Bursa de Valori București)
Next holiday:Closed
Assumption of Mary
Aug 1546 days away
13 holidays13 full closures
Switzerland
SIX
SIX Swiss Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Eve
Dec 24177 days away
10 holidays10 full closures
Russia
MOEX
Moscow Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Unity Day
Nov 4127 days away
9 holidays9 full closures

Popular Exchanges Worldwide

Japan
TSE
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Marine Day
Jul 2020 days away
19 holidays19 full closures
Thailand
SET
Stock Exchange of Thailand
Next holiday:Closed
H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
Jul 2828 days away
19 holidays19 full closures
China
SSE
Shanghai Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Mid-Autumn Festival
Sep 2587 days away
18 holidays18 full closures
China
SZSE
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Mid-Autumn Festival
Sep 2587 days away
18 holidays18 full closures
India
NSE
National Stock Exchange of India
Next holiday:Closed
Moharram
Jul 2727 days away
18 holidays17 full closures1 early/half days
Hong Kong
HKEX
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
HKSAR Establishment Day
Jul 11 day away
17 holidays14 full closures3 early/half days
South Korea
KRX
Korea Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Liberation Day
Aug 1546 days away
17 holidays17 full closures
India
BSE
Bombay Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Ganesh Chaturthi
Sep 1476 days away
16 holidays16 full closures

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