2026 market holidays
—MOEX (Moscow Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures
Moscow Exchange (MOEX) has 9 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 9 full-day closures. The next full closure is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027. Regular trading runs 10:00–18:45 GMT+3, Monday – Friday.
- 9
- Holiday dates in 2026
- 9
- Full-day closures
- 0
- Early closes & half days
Next full-day closures
2026- Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day
- Jan2
New Year Holiday
Sat · 2027 · market closed all day
- Jan7
Orthodox Christmas Day
Thu · 2027 · market closed all day
Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.
Full 2026 schedule| Date | Holiday | Status | Trading hours |
|---|---|---|---|
January 20263 full closures | |||
| Thursday | New Year's Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Friday | New Year Holiday | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
February 20261 full closure | |||
| Monday | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
March 20261 full closure | |||
| Monday | International Women's Day (Observed) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
May 20262 full closures | |||
| Friday | Spring and Labor Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Monday | Victory Day (Observed) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
June 20261 full closure | |||
| Friday | Russia Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
November 20261 full closure | |||
| Wednesday | Unity Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
2026 MOEX Holidays
2026 Moscow Exchange Holidays Calendar
Regular Hours: 10:00 – 18:45 (Europe/Moscow)
Country: Russia
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow
Currency: RUB
Official MOEX Website →Is MOEX closed on weekends?
Yes, MOEX is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.
Does MOEX close for lunch?
No, MOEX 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 MOEX observe in 2026?
MOEX observes 9 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.
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