🇭🇰 HKEX Holidays 2026
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is closed on 14 weekdays in 2026 and has 3 shortened sessions. Regular hours are 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Hong Kong time.
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Key takeaways
- Next: Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, 2026 (closes 12:00 PM).
- Closed every Saturday and Sunday, plus the dates below.
- Dates come from the exchange's official 2026 calendar.
HKEX market closures 2026
| Date | Holiday | Market |
|---|---|---|
| The first day of January | Closed | |
| Lunar New Year's Eve | Closes 12:00 PM | |
| Lunar New Year's Day | Closed | |
| Second day of Lunar New Year | Closed | |
| Third day of Lunar New Year | Closed | |
| Good Friday | Closed | |
| Day following Ching Ming Festival | Closed | |
| Day following Easter Monday | Closed | |
| Labour Day | Closed | |
| Day following the Birthday of the Buddha | Closed | |
| Tuen Ng Festival | Closed | |
| HKSAR Establishment Day | Closed | |
| National Day | Closed | |
| Day following Chung Yeung Festival | Closed | |
| Christmas Eve | Closes 12:00 PM | |
| Christmas Day | Closed | |
| New Year's Eve | Closes 12:00 PM |
Holidays that fall on a weekend are shown for reference; the market is closed those days anyway.
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Frequently asked questions
How many holidays does the HKEX have in 2026?
The HKEX is closed on 14 weekdays in 2026 and has 3 shortened trading days.
What is the first HKEX holiday of 2026?
The first day of January on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Does the HKEX close early in 2026?
Yes, on Monday, February 16 (Lunar New Year's Eve, closes 12:00 PM); Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve, closes 12:00 PM); Thursday, December 31 (New Year's Eve, closes 12:00 PM). Times are local to Hong Kong.
Is the HKEX open on weekends?
No. The HKEX trades Monday through Friday only.
Other years
2026 holidays at other exchanges
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🇬🇧 LSE holidays 2026
🇫🇷 Euronext Paris holidays 2026
🇳🇱 Euronext Amsterdam holidays 2026
🇮🇹 Euronext Milan holidays 2026
🇩🇪 Xetra holidays 2026
🇨🇭 SIX holidays 2026
🇿🇦 JSE holidays 2026
🇮🇳 NSE holidays 2026
🇮🇳 BSE holidays 2026
🇨🇳 SSE holidays 2026
🇨🇳 SZSE holidays 2026
🇯🇵 TSE holidays 2026
🇰🇷 KRX holidays 2026
🇹🇼 TWSE holidays 2026
🇸🇬 SGX holidays 2026
🇦🇺 ASX holidays 2026
🇳🇿 NZX holidays 2026
Source: HKEX official calendar. Exchanges can add closures at short notice, for example for national mourning or severe weather.