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2025 market holidays

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Nairobi Securities Exchange market holidays2025 dates & closures

Nairobi Securities Exchange (Nairobi Securities Exchange) has 10 scheduled holiday dates in 2025, including 10 full-day closures. Regular trading runs 09:00–15:00 GMT+3, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2025: 10
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

2025 full-day closures

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Dec12
Jamhuri Day
Fri · market closed all day
Dec25
Christmas Day
Thu · market closed all day
Dec26
Boxing Day
Fri · 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 2025 schedule

2025 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule10 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20251 full closure
Jan 1, 2025Wednesday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20252 full closures
Apr 18, 2025Friday	Good Friday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 21, 2025Monday	Easter Monday	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20251 full closure
May 1, 2025Thursday	Labour Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
June 20251 full closure
Jun 1, 2025Sunday	Madaraka Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
October 20252 full closures
Oct 10, 2025Friday	Huduma Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Oct 20, 2025Monday	Mashujaa Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20253 full closures
Dec 12, 2025Friday	Jamhuri Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Dec 25, 2025Thursday	Christmas Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Dec 26, 2025Friday	Boxing Day	Full closurepassed	Closed

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

2025 Nairobi Securities Exchange Holidays

2025 Nairobi Securities Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About Nairobi Securities Exchange Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 09:00 – 15:00 (Africa/Nairobi)

Country: Kenya

Time Zone: Africa/Nairobi

Currency: KES

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nairobi Securities Exchange closed on weekends?

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

Does Nairobi Securities Exchange close for lunch?

No, Nairobi Securities 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.