2026 market holidays
—PSX (Pakistan Stock Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has 9 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 9 full-day closures. The next full closure is Quaid-e-Azam Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. Regular trading runs 09:32–15:30 GMT+5, Monday – Friday.
- 9
- Holiday dates in 2026
- 9
- Full-day closures
- 0
- Early closes & half days
Next full-day closures
2026- Dec25
Quaid-e-Azam Day
Fri · market closed all day
- Feb5
Kashmir Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day
- Mar23
Pakistan Day
Tue · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
February 20261 full closure | |||
| Thursday | Kashmir Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
March 20262 full closures | |||
| Friday | Eid ul Fitr (Estimated) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Monday | Pakistan Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
May 20262 full closures | |||
| Friday | Labour Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Wednesday | Eid ul Adha (Estimated) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
July 20261 full closure | |||
| Thursday | Ashura (Estimated) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
August 20262 full closures | |||
| Friday | Independence Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Tuesday | Eid Milad (Estimated) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
December 20261 full closure | |||
| Friday | Quaid-e-Azam Day | Full closure | Closed |
2026 PSX Holidays
2026 Pakistan Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar
Regular Hours: 09:32 – 15:30 (Asia/Karachi)
Country: Pakistan
Time Zone: Asia/Karachi
Currency: PKR
Official PSX Website →Is PSX closed on weekends?
Yes, PSX is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.
Does PSX close for lunch?
No, PSX 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 PSX observe in 2026?
PSX observes 9 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.
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