🇬🇧 LSE Holidays 2026
The London Stock Exchange is closed on 8 weekdays in 2026 and has 2 shortened sessions. Regular hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM London time.
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Key takeaways
- Next: Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, 2026 (closes 12:30 PM).
- Closed every Saturday and Sunday, plus the dates below.
- Dates come from the exchange's official 2026 calendar.
LSE market closures 2026
| Date | Holiday | Market |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Closed | |
| Good Friday | Closed | |
| Easter Monday | Closed | |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| Christmas Eve | Closes 12:30 PM | |
| Christmas Day | Closed | |
| Boxing Day (substitute) | Closed | |
| New Year's Eve | Closes 12:30 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 LSE have in 2026?
The LSE is closed on 8 weekdays in 2026 and has 2 shortened trading days.
What is the first LSE holiday of 2026?
New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Does the LSE close early in 2026?
Yes, on Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve, closes 12:30 PM); Thursday, December 31 (New Year's Eve, closes 12:30 PM). Times are local to London.
Is the LSE open on weekends?
No. The LSE trades Monday through Friday only.
Other years
2026 holidays at other exchanges
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🇮🇹 Euronext Milan holidays 2026
🇩🇪 Xetra holidays 2026
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🇮🇳 NSE holidays 2026
🇮🇳 BSE holidays 2026
🇨🇳 SSE holidays 2026
🇨🇳 SZSE holidays 2026
🇭🇰 HKEX holidays 2026
🇯🇵 TSE holidays 2026
🇰🇷 KRX holidays 2026
🇹🇼 TWSE holidays 2026
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🇦🇺 ASX holidays 2026
🇳🇿 NZX holidays 2026
Source: LSE official calendar. Exchanges can add closures at short notice, for example for national mourning or severe weather.