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2025 market holidays

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USE (Uganda Securities Exchange) market holidays2025 dates & closures

Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) has 11 scheduled holiday dates in 2025, including 11 full-day closures. Regular trading runs 10:00–16:00 GMT+3, Monday – Friday.

Is USE open today?USE trading hoursAll exchange holidays
11
Holiday dates in 2025
11
Full-day closures
0
Early closes & half days

2025 full-day closures

2025
  • Oct9

    Independence Day

    Thu · market closed all day

  • Dec25

    Christmas Day

    Thu · market closed all day

  • Dec26

    Boxing Day

    Fri · market closed all day

Download 2025 calendar (.ics)

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

Full 2025 schedule
2025 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule11 total dates
DateHolidayStatusTrading hours
January 20252 full closures
WednesdayNew Year's DayFull closurepassedClosed
SundayNRM Liberation DayFull closurepassedClosed
March 20251 full closure
SaturdayWomen's DayFull closurepassedClosed
April 20252 full closures
FridayGood FridayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayEaster MondayFull closurepassedClosed
May 20251 full closure
ThursdayLabour DayFull closurepassedClosed
June 20252 full closures
TuesdayMartyrs' DayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayNational Heroes DayFull closurepassedClosed
October 20251 full closure
ThursdayIndependence DayFull closurepassedClosed
December 20252 full closures
ThursdayChristmas DayFull closurepassedClosed
FridayBoxing DayFull closurepassedClosed
Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2025 USE Holidays

2025 Uganda Securities Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About USE Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 10:00 – 16:00 (Africa/Kampala)

Country: Uganda

Time Zone: Africa/Kampala

Currency: UGX

Official USE Website →
Frequently Asked Questions

Is USE closed on weekends?

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

Does USE close for lunch?

No, USE 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 USE observe in 2025?

USE observes 0 scheduled holidays in 2025, including full market closures and early close days.

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