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🇿🇦 Johannesburg Stock Exchange: Hours & Holidays
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🇿🇦 JSE · Johannesburg
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Closes Tue 5:00 PM SAST
Open 9:00 AMClose 5:00 PM
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Johannesburg 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 (SAST)
- Opening bell9:00 AM
- Closing bell5:00 PM
- Trading daysMonday – Friday
Next closures & early closes
- Day of Reconciliation
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
- Human Rights Day (observed)
JSE trading hours in other time zones
| City | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Local (Johannesburg) | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| New York (ET) | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Chicago (CT) | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Los Angeles (PT) | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Hong Kong | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| UTC | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
Conversions use today's date, so they include current daylight saving time offsets.
JSE holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Market |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Closed | |
| Good Friday | Closed | |
| Family Day | Closed | |
| Freedom Day | Closed | |
| Workers' Day | Closed | |
| Youth Day | Closed | |
| National Women's Day (observed) | Closed | |
| Heritage Day | Closed | |
| Day of Reconciliation | Closed | |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
2026 dates are projected from the exchange's standing holiday rules. The exchange has not yet published its official 2026 calendar.
JSE holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Market |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Closed | |
| Human Rights Day (observed) | Closed | |
| Good Friday | Closed | |
| Family Day | Closed | |
| Freedom Day | Closed | |
| Youth Day | Closed | |
| National Women's Day | Closed | |
| Heritage Day | Closed | |
| Day of Reconciliation | Closed | |
| Day of Goodwill (observed) | Closed |
2027 dates are projected from the exchange's standing holiday rules. The exchange has not yet published its official 2027 calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the JSE open and close?
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time (Johannesburg), Monday through Friday.
What are the JSE hours in Eastern Time?
Today, the JSE trading day runs from 3:00 AM to 11:00 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 JSE open today?
The live clock at the top of this page shows whether the JSE 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 JSE closed for in 2026?
In 2026, the JSE closes on 10 weekdays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Family Day, Freedom Day, Workers' Day, Youth Day, National Women's Day, Heritage Day, Day of Reconciliation, Christmas Day. See the full 2026 JSE holiday calendar.
Does the JSE have a lunch break?
No. The JSE trades continuously from the open to the close.
What time zone does the JSE use?
The JSE runs on Johannesburg time (Africa/Johannesburg), currently SAST.
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The atomic stock market clocks above account for holiday closures, but exchanges occasionally close early or unexpectedly. Source: JSE official calendar. IsTheMarketOpen.com is not affiliated with any exchange.