🇬🇧 LSE Stock Market Holidays 2026

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The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is closed on 8 weekday holidays in 2026 and 8 in 2027. The exchange trades Monday through Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 Europe/London time. There are 4 scheduled early-close sessions over the two-year window, typically around Christmas and New Year's. 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
253
Holidays 2026
8
Half-Days 2026
2
Regular Hours
08:00 - 16:30
Trading Days/Week
5
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Next LSE Holiday
Summer Bank Holiday
Monday, August 31In 44 days

LSE Stock Market Holidays 2026–2028

LSE stock market holidays 2026, 2027 and 2028 — dates the London Stock Exchange is closed for the full trading day.
Holiday202620272028
New Year's Day (observed)
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Early May Bank Holiday
Spring Bank Holiday
Summer Bank Holiday
Christmas Day (observed)
Boxing Day (observed) (observed)

The LSE is closed for the entire trading day on each date above. Dates are in exchange local time (Europe/London).

Regular Trading Hours

Regular Session08:00 - 16:30

All times shown in Europe/London (exchange local time). The LSE is open 5 days per week, Monday through Friday.

LSE Early Closes & Half-Day Sessions

On the dates below, the LSE closes earlier than the standard 16:30 close — usually the day before or the half-day of a major holiday. Next early close: Thursday, December 24 (closes 12:30, in 159 days).

DateSessionCloses At
Christmas Eve12:30
New Year's Eve12:30
Christmas Eve12:30
New Year's Eve12:30

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the LSE open on weekends?
No. The London Stock Exchange is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and only trades Monday through Friday. Regular session hours are 08:00 - 16:30 Europe/London time.
When is the next LSE holiday?
The next LSE holiday is Summer Bank Holiday on Monday, August 31 — 44 days away. The exchange will be closed for the full day.
How many LSE trading days are there in 2026?
In 2026 the LSE has approximately 253 regular trading days after subtracting weekends and 8 weekday holidays. There are also 2 scheduled early-close sessions.
What time does the LSE open and close?
The London Stock Exchange regular trading session runs from 08:00 to 16:30 local time (Europe/London).
Does the LSE have half-day or early-close sessions?
Yes. The LSE closes early on 4 scheduled dates across 2026 and 2027, typically around major holidays such as Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. On those dates regular trading ends at 12:30 local time instead of the usual 16:30.
What time zone does the LSE use?
The London Stock Exchange operates in the Europe/London time zone. All holiday dates and trading hours listed on this page reflect local exchange time.

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