Year:2026 2026 (current)2027

2027 market holidays

—Projected

Nairobi Securities Exchange market holidays2027 dates & closures

Nairobi Securities Exchange (Nairobi Securities Exchange) has 9 scheduled holiday dates in 2027, including 9 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 09:00–15:00 GMT+3, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2027: 9
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
Mar29
Easter Monday
Mon · market closed all day
Jun1
Madaraka Day
Tue · market closed all day
Oct10
Huduma Day
Sun · market closed all day
Oct20
Mashujaa Day
Wed · market closed all day
Dec12
Jamhuri Day
Sun · market closed all day
Dec25
Christmas Day
Sat · market closed all day
Dec26
Boxing Day
Sun · 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 Schedule9 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20271 full closure
Jan 1, 2027Friday	New Year's Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
March 20272 full closures
Mar 26, 2027Friday	Good Fridayprojected	Full closure	Closed
Mar 29, 2027Monday	Easter Mondayprojected	Full closure	Closed
June 20271 full closure
Jun 1, 2027Tuesday	Madaraka Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
October 20272 full closures
Oct 10, 2027Sunday	Huduma Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
Oct 20, 2027Wednesday	Mashujaa Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
December 20273 full closures
Dec 12, 2027Sunday	Jamhuri Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
Dec 25, 2027Saturday	Christmas Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed
Dec 26, 2027Sunday	Boxing Dayprojected	Full closure	Closed

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

2027 Nairobi Securities Exchange Holidays

2027 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.