🇬🇧 LSE 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 95 days

2026 Market Closed Dates (8)

DateDayHolidayStatusTrading Hours
ThursdayNew Year's DayClosedClosed
FridayGood FridayClosedClosed
MondayEaster MondayClosedClosed
MondayEarly May Bank HolidayClosedClosed
MondaySpring Bank HolidayClosedClosed
MondaySummer Bank HolidayClosedClosed
FridayChristmas DayClosedClosed
MondayBoxing Day (observed)ClosedClosed

2027 Holidays (8)

DateDayHolidayStatusTrading Hours
FridayNew Year's DayClosedClosed
FridayGood FridayClosedClosed
MondayEaster MondayClosedClosed
MondayEarly May Bank HolidayClosedClosed
MondaySpring Bank HolidayClosedClosed
MondaySummer Bank HolidayClosedClosed
MondayChristmas (observed)ClosedClosed
TuesdayBoxing Day (observed)ClosedClosed

2028 Holidays (8)

DateDayHolidayStatusTrading Hours
MondayNew Year's Day (observed)ClosedClosed
FridayGood FridayClosedClosed
MondayEaster MondayClosedClosed
MondayEarly May Bank HolidayClosedClosed
MondaySpring Bank HolidayClosedClosed
MondaySummer Bank HolidayClosedClosed
MondayChristmas DayClosedClosed
TuesdayBoxing DayClosedClosed

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.

Early Close / 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 210 days).

DateDaySessionStatusTrading Hours
ThursdayChristmas EveEarly CloseCloses 12:30
ThursdayNew Year's EveEarly CloseCloses 12:30
FridayChristmas EveEarly CloseCloses 12:30
FridayNew Year's EveEarly CloseCloses 12:30

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 — 95 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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