🇦🇺 Australian Securities Exchange: Hours & Holidays

Closed 🇦🇺 ASX · Sydney

20:10:48AEDT

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Opens Wed 10:00 AM AEDT

Open 10:00 AMClose 4:00 PM

The Australian Securities Exchange is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sydney time, Monday through Friday. It is closed on weekends and the holidays listed below.

Clock synced to our server's atomic-referenced time.

Regular hours (AEDT)

Opening bell10:00 AM
Closing bell4:00 PM
Trading daysMonday – Friday

Next closures & early closes

Christmas EveThu, Dec 24 · 2:10 PM
Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Boxing Day (observed)Mon, Dec 28
New Year's EveThu, Dec 31 · 2:10 PM

Full ASX holiday calendar →

ASX trading hours in other time zones

City	Opens	Closes
Local (Sydney)	10:00 AM	4:00 PM
New York (ET)	7:00 PM	1:00 AM
Chicago (CT)	6:00 PM	12:00 AM
Los Angeles (PT)	4:00 PM	10:00 PM
London	11:00 PM	5:00 AM
Hong Kong	7:00 AM	1:00 PM
Tokyo	8:00 AM	2:00 PM
UTC	11:00 PM	5:00 AM

Conversions use today's date, so they include current daylight saving time offsets.

ASX holidays 2026

Date	Holiday	Market
Thu, Jan 1, 2026	New Year's Day	Closed
Mon, Jan 26, 2026	Australia Day	Closed
Fri, Apr 3, 2026	Good Friday	Closed
Mon, Apr 6, 2026	Easter Monday	Closed
Mon, Jun 8, 2026	King's Birthday	Closed
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Eve	Closes 2:10 PM
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day	Closed
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Boxing Day (observed)	Closed
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	New Year's Eve	Closes 2:10 PM

ASX holidays 2027

Date	Holiday	Market
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day	Closed
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Australia Day	Closed
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday	Closed
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Easter Monday	Closed
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	King's Birthday	Closed
Fri, Dec 24, 2027	Christmas Eve	Closes 2:10 PM
Mon, Dec 27, 2027	Christmas Day (observed)	Closed
Tue, Dec 28, 2027	Boxing Day (observed)	Closed
Fri, Dec 31, 2027	New Year's Eve	Closes 2:10 PM

ASX holiday calendar 2027 →

Frequently asked questions

What time does the ASX open and close?

The Australian Securities Exchange is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time (Sydney), Monday through Friday.

What are the ASX hours in Eastern Time?

Today, the ASX trading day runs from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM Eastern Time. The gap with New York changes by an hour for a few weeks each spring and autumn, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates around the world.

Is the ASX open today?

The live clock at the top of this page shows whether the ASX is open right now, and counts down to the next opening or closing bell. It accounts for weekends, holidays and early closes.

What holidays is the ASX closed for in 2026?

In 2026, the ASX closes on 7 weekdays: New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, King's Birthday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. See the full 2026 ASX holiday calendar.

Does the ASX have a lunch break?

No. The ASX trades continuously from the open to the close.

What time zone does the ASX use?

The ASX runs on Sydney time (Australia/Sydney), currently AEDT.

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The atomic stock market clocks above account for holiday closures, but exchanges occasionally close early or unexpectedly. Source: ASX official calendar. IsTheMarketOpen.com is not affiliated with any exchange.