🇬🇧 London Stock Exchange
Is the LSE Open Today?
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Yes — open right now
Regular trading is live. Closes at 16:30 local time.
LSE Closes In
Market Open
Midday Lull
05:46:54
Closes at 16:30
Current time in London: 10:43:05 AM
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) trades Monday through Friday from 08:00 - 16:30 local time except on scheduled holidays. See the live countdown above for the exact time until the next open or close. The next scheduled full-day closure is Early May Bank Holiday on Monday, May 4, 2026 (11 days away).
Today's Trading Sessions
Regular Session08:00 - 16:30
What's Next
Next Close16:30
Next HolidayEarly May Bank Holiday · Monday, May 4, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LSE open today?
Yes — open right now. Regular trading is live. Closes at 16:30 local time. The London Stock Exchange trades Monday through Friday from 08:00 - 16:30 local time except on scheduled holidays.
What time does the LSE open?
The LSE opens at 08:00 local time on regular trading days (Monday to Friday).
What time does the LSE close?
The LSE closes at 16:30 local time on regular trading days.
Is the LSE open on weekends?
No. The LSE is closed every Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next LSE holiday?
The next scheduled LSE closure is Early May Bank Holiday on Monday, May 4, 2026 — in 11 days.