2026 market holidays
—SEM (Stock Exchange of Mauritius) market holidays2026 dates & closures
Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) has 13 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 13 full-day closures. The next full closure is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. Regular trading runs 09:00–15:30 GMT+4, Monday – Friday.
- 13
- Holiday dates in 2026
- 13
- Full-day closures
- 0
- Early closes & half days
Next full-day closures
2026- Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri · market closed all day
- Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day
- Jan2
Public Holiday
Sat · 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 20262 full closures | |||
| Thursday | New Year's Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Friday | Public Holiday | Full closurepassed | Closed |
February 20262 full closures | |||
| Friday | Thaipoosam Cavadee | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Monday | Chinese Spring Festival | Full closurepassed | Closed |
March 20262 full closures | |||
| Thursday | National Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Friday | Eid al-Fitr | Full closurepassed | Closed |
April 20261 full closure | |||
| Friday | Good Friday | Full closurepassed | Closed |
May 20262 full closures | |||
| Friday | Labour Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | Full closurepassed | Closed |
August 20261 full closure | |||
| Saturday | Assumption of Mary | Full closurepassed | Closed |
November 20262 full closures | |||
| Sunday | All Saints' Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Sunday | Diwali | Full closurepassed | Closed |
December 20261 full closure | |||
| Friday | Christmas Day | Full closure | Closed |
2026 SEM Holidays
2026 Stock Exchange of Mauritius Holidays Calendar
Regular Hours: 09:00 – 15:30 (Indian/Mauritius)
Country: Mauritius
Time Zone: Indian/Mauritius
Currency: MUR
Official SEM Website →Is SEM closed on weekends?
Yes, SEM is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.
Does SEM close for lunch?
No, SEM 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 SEM observe in 2026?
SEM observes 13 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.
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