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🇳🇿 New Zealand Exchange: Hours & Holidays
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🇳🇿 NZX · Wellington
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Opens Wed 10:00 AM NZDT
Open 10:00 AMClose 4:45 PM
The New Zealand Exchange is open from 10:00 AM to 4:45 PM Wellington 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 (NZDT)
- Opening bell10:00 AM
- Closing bell4:45 PM
- Trading daysMonday – Friday
Next closures & early closes
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day (observed)
- New Year's Day
- Day after New Year's Day (observed)
NZX trading hours in other time zones
| City | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Local (Wellington) | 10:00 AM | 4:45 PM |
| New York (ET) | 5:00 PM | 11:45 PM |
| Chicago (CT) | 4:00 PM | 10:45 PM |
| Los Angeles (PT) | 2:00 PM | 8:45 PM |
| London | 9:00 PM | 3:45 AM |
| Hong Kong | 5:00 AM | 11:45 AM |
| Tokyo | 6:00 AM | 12:45 PM |
| UTC | 9:00 PM | 3:45 AM |
Conversions use today's date, so they include current daylight saving time offsets.
NZX holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Market |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Closed | |
| Day after New Year's Day | Closed | |
| Waitangi Day | Closed | |
| Good Friday | Closed | |
| Easter Monday | Closed | |
| ANZAC Day (observed) | Closed | |
| King's Birthday | Closed | |
| Matariki | Closed | |
| Labour Day | Closed | |
| Christmas Day | Closed | |
| Boxing Day (observed) | Closed |
2026 dates are projected from the exchange's standing holiday rules. The exchange has not yet published its official 2026 calendar.
NZX holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Market |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Closed | |
| Day after New Year's Day (observed) | Closed | |
| Waitangi Day (observed) | Closed | |
| Good Friday | Closed | |
| Easter Monday | Closed | |
| ANZAC Day (observed) | Closed | |
| King's Birthday | Closed | |
| Matariki | Closed | |
| Labour Day | Closed | |
| Christmas Day (observed) | Closed | |
| Boxing Day (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 NZX open and close?
The New Zealand Exchange is open from 10:00 AM to 4:45 PM local time (Wellington), Monday through Friday.
What are the NZX hours in Eastern Time?
Today, the NZX trading day runs from 5:00 PM to 11:45 PM 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 NZX open today?
The live clock at the top of this page shows whether the NZX 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 NZX closed for in 2026?
In 2026, the NZX closes on 11 weekdays: New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day, King's Birthday, Matariki, Labour Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. See the full 2026 NZX holiday calendar.
Does the NZX have a lunch break?
No. The NZX trades continuously from the open to the close.
What time zone does the NZX use?
The NZX runs on Wellington time (Pacific/Auckland), currently NZDT.
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The atomic stock market clocks above account for holiday closures, but exchanges occasionally close early or unexpectedly. Source: NZX official calendar. IsTheMarketOpen.com is not affiliated with any exchange.