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2026 market holidays

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NZX (New Zealand Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

New Zealand Exchange (NZX) has 13 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 11 full-day closures and 2 early-close or half days. The next full closure is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. Regular trading runs 10:00–16:45 GMT+13, Monday – Friday.

Is NZX open today?NZX trading hoursAll exchange holidays
13
Holiday dates in 2026
11
Full-day closures
2
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026
  • Dec25

    Christmas Day

    Fri · market closed all day

  • Dec28

    Boxing Day (Observed)

    Mon · market closed all day

  • Jan1

    New Year's Day

    Fri · 2027 · market closed all day

Download 2026 calendar (.ics)

Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule
2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule13 total dates
DateHolidayStatusTrading hours
January 20262 full closures
ThursdayNew Year's DayFull closurepassedClosed
FridayDay after New Year's DayFull closurepassedClosed
February 20261 full closure
FridayWaitangi DayFull closurepassedClosed
April 20263 full closures
FridayGood FridayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayEaster MondayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayANZAC Day (Observed)Full closurepassedClosed
June 20261 full closure
MondayKing's BirthdayFull closurepassedClosed
July 20261 full closure
FridayMatarikiFull closurepassedClosed
October 20261 full closure
MondayLabour DayFull closurepassedClosed
December 20262 full closures · 2 early/half days
ThursdayChristmas EveEarly closeCloses at 12:45
FridayChristmas DayFull closureClosed
MondayBoxing Day (Observed)Full closureClosed
ThursdayNew Year's EveEarly closeCloses at 12:45
Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 NZX Holidays

2026 New Zealand Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About NZX Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 10:00 – 16:45 (Pacific/Auckland)

Country: New Zealand

Time Zone: Pacific/Auckland

Currency: NZD

Official NZX Website →
Frequently Asked Questions

Is NZX closed on weekends?

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

Does NZX close for lunch?

No, NZX 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 NZX observe in 2026?

NZX observes 13 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.

Same Region — Oceania

Australia
ASX
Australian Securities Exchange
Next holiday:Early Close
Last Business Day Before Christmas
Dec 2442 days away
18 holidays14 full closures4 early/half days

Popular Exchanges Worldwide

South Korea
KRX
Korea Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Day
Dec 2543 days away
42 holidays42 full closures
Japan
TSE
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Nov 2311 days away
39 holidays39 full closures
China
SSE
Shanghai Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
New Year's Day
Jan 150 days away
36 holidays36 full closures
China
SZSE
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
New Year's Day
Jan 150 days away
36 holidays36 full closures
Thailand
SET
Stock Exchange of Thailand
Next holiday:Closed
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday (Observed)
Dec 725 days away
35 holidays35 full closures
Hong Kong
HKEX
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Early Close
Eve of Christmas Day
Dec 2442 days away
33 holidays27 full closures6 early/half days
Indonesia
IDX
Indonesia Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Day
Dec 2543 days away
32 holidays32 full closures
Brazil
BVMF
B3 - Brasil Bolsa Balcão
Next holiday:Closed
Black Awareness Day
Nov 208 days away
29 holidays27 full closures2 early/half days

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