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2026 market holidays

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USE (Uganda Securities Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) has 15 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 15 full-day closures. The next full closure is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. Regular trading runs 10:00–16:00 GMT+3, Monday – Friday.

Is USE open today?USE trading hoursAll exchange holidays
15
Holiday dates in 2026
15
Full-day closures
0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026
  • Dec25

    Christmas Day

    Fri · market closed all day

  • Dec26

    Boxing Day

    Sat · 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 Schedule15 total dates
DateHolidayStatusTrading hours
January 20262 full closures
ThursdayNew Year's DayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayNRM Liberation DayFull closurepassedClosed
February 20261 full closure
MondayArchbishop Janani Luwum DayFull closurepassedClosed
March 20263 full closures
SundayInternational Women's DayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayInternational Women's Day (Observed)Full closurepassedClosed
FridayEid al-FitrFull closurepassedClosed
April 20262 full closures
FridayGood FridayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayEaster MondayFull closurepassedClosed
May 20262 full closures
FridayLabour DayFull closurepassedClosed
WednesdayEid al-AdhaFull closurepassedClosed
June 20262 full closures
WednesdayMartyrs' DayFull closurepassedClosed
TuesdayHeroes' DayFull closurepassedClosed
October 20261 full closure
FridayIndependence DayFull closurepassedClosed
December 20262 full closures
FridayChristmas DayFull closureClosed
SaturdayBoxing DayFull closureClosed
Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 USE Holidays

2026 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 2026?

USE observes 15 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.

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