🇿🇦 JSE Stock Market Holidays 2026
Johannesburg Stock Exchange · South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg · 2026-2027 calendar
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The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is closed on 10 weekday holidays in 2026 and 10 in 2027. The exchange trades Monday through Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 Africa/Johannesburg time. Below you'll find every closure date with day-of-week, a countdown to the next market holiday, and the regular trading hours.
Trading Days 2026
251
Holidays 2026
10
Half-Days 2026
0
Regular Hours
09:00 - 17:00
Trading Days/Week
5
JSE Stock Market Holidays 2026–2027
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | ||
| Human Rights Day | (observed) | |
| Good Friday | ||
| Family Day | ||
| Freedom Day | ||
| Workers' Day | ||
| Youth Day | ||
| National Women's Day | (observed) | |
| Heritage Day | ||
| Day of Reconciliation | ||
| Christmas Day | ||
| Day of Goodwill | (observed) |
The JSE is closed for the entire trading day on each date above. Dates are in exchange local time (Africa/Johannesburg).
Regular Trading Hours
Regular Session09:00 - 17:00
All times shown in Africa/Johannesburg (exchange local time). The JSE is open 5 days per week, Monday through Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the JSE open on weekends?
No. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and only trades Monday through Friday. Regular session hours are 09:00 - 17:00 Africa/Johannesburg time.
When is the next JSE holiday?
The next JSE holiday is National Women's Day (observed) on Monday, August 10 — 23 days away. The exchange will be closed for the full day.
How many JSE trading days are there in 2026?
In 2026 the JSE has approximately 251 regular trading days after subtracting weekends and 10 weekday holidays.
What time does the JSE open and close?
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange regular trading session runs from 09:00 to 17:00 local time (Africa/Johannesburg).
What time zone does the JSE use?
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. All holiday dates and trading hours listed on this page reflect local exchange time.