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2027 market holidays

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LUSE (Lusaka Securities Exchange) market holidays2027 dates & closures

Lusaka Securities Exchange (LUSE) has 11 scheduled holiday dates in 2027, including 11 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 10:00–14:00 GMT+2, Monday – Friday.

Is LUSE open today?LUSE trading hours All exchange holidays

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Holiday dates in 2027: 11
Full-day closures: 0
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
Mar27
Holy Saturday
Sat · market closed all day
Mar29
Easter Monday
Mon · market closed all day
May25
Africa Freedom Day
Tue · market closed all day
Jul7
Unity Day
Wed · market closed all day
Aug3
Farmers' Day
Tue · market closed all day
Oct18
Prayer and Fasting Day
Mon · market closed all day
Oct19
Prayer and Fasting Day (Observed)
Tue · market closed all day
Oct24
Independence Day
Sun · market closed all day
Dec25
Christmas Day
Sat · 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 Schedule11 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20271 full closure
Jan 1, 2027Friday	New Year's Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
March 20273 full closures
Mar 26, 2027Friday	Good Fridayprojected	Full closure	Closed
Mar 27, 2027Saturday	Holy Saturdayprojected	Full closure	Closed
Mar 29, 2027Monday	Easter Mondayprojected	Full closure	Closed
May 20271 full closure
May 25, 2027Tuesday	Africa Freedom Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
July 20271 full closure
Jul 7, 2027Wednesday	Unity Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
August 20271 full closure
Aug 3, 2027Tuesday	Farmers' Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
October 20273 full closures
Oct 18, 2027Monday	Prayer and Fasting Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
Oct 19, 2027Tuesday	Prayer and Fasting Day (Observed)projected	Full closure	Closed
Oct 24, 2027Sunday	Independence Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
December 20271 full closure
Dec 25, 2027Saturday	Christmas Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed

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

2027 LUSE Holidays

2027 Lusaka Securities Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About LUSE Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 10:00 – 14:00 (Africa/Lusaka)

Country: Zambia

Time Zone: Africa/Lusaka

Currency: ZMW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LUSE closed on weekends?

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

Does LUSE close for lunch?

No, LUSE 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.