2026 market holidays
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Maldives Stock Exchange market holidays2026 dates & closures
Maldives Stock Exchange (Maldives Stock Exchange) has 17 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 17 full-day closures. The next full closure is Year End Holiday (Financial Settlement) on Thursday, December 31, 2026. Regular trading runs 08:30–12:00 GMT+5, Sunday – Thursday.
- 17
- Holiday dates in 2026
- 17
- Full-day closures
- 0
- Early closes & half days
Next full-day closures
2026- Dec31
Year End Holiday (Financial Settlement)
Thu · market closed all day
- Jan1
International New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day
- Feb5
Majlis Presidential Address (Government Holiday)
Fri · 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 20261 full closure | |||
| Thursday | International New Year's Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
February 20262 full closures | |||
| Thursday | Majlis Presidential Address (Government Holiday) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Wednesday | Beginning of Ramadan | Full closurepassed | Closed |
March 20261 full closure | |||
| Sunday | Eid-ul-Fithr Holiday | Full closurepassed | Closed |
May 20265 full closures | |||
| Sunday | Eid-ul Al'haa Holiday | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Monday | Eid-ul Al'haa Holiday | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Tuesday | Hajj Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Wednesday | Eid-ul Al'haa (Feast of Sacrifice) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Thursday | Eid-ul Al'haa Holiday | Full closurepassed | Closed |
June 20261 full closure | |||
| Wednesday | Islamic New Year (1st Muharram) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
July 20262 full closures | |||
| Sunday | Independence Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Monday | Independence Day Holiday | Full closurepassed | Closed |
August 20261 full closure | |||
| Wednesday | Milad un Nabi (Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
September 20261 full closure | |||
| Monday | The Day Maldives Embraced Islam | Full closurepassed | Closed |
November 20262 full closures | |||
| Tuesday | Victory Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Wednesday | Republic Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
December 20261 full closure | |||
| Thursday | Year End Holiday (Financial Settlement) | Full closure | Closed |
MarketHours2026 Maldives Stock Exchange Holidays
2026 Maldives Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar
Regular Hours: 08:30 – 12:00 (Indian/Maldives)
Country: Maldives
Time Zone: Indian/Maldives
Currency: MVR
Official Maldives Stock Exchange Website →Is Maldives Stock Exchange closed on weekends?
Yes, Maldives Stock Exchange is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Sunday – Thursday only.
Does Maldives Stock Exchange close for lunch?
No, Maldives Stock Exchange 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 Maldives Stock Exchange observe in 2026?
Maldives Stock Exchange observes 17 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.
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