🇬🇧 London Stock Exchange
Is the LSE Open Today?
Saturday, October 24, 2026
No — closed
Outside of trading hours. See the countdown above for the next session.
LSE Opens In
Market Closed
51:46:08
Opens at 2026-10-26 08:00
Current time in London: 05:13:51 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 Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 (62 days away).
Today's Trading Sessions
Regular Session08:00 - 16:30
What's Next
Next Open2026-10-26 08:00
Next HolidayChristmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Next Trading DayMonday, Oct 26
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LSE open today?
No — closed. Outside of trading hours. See the countdown above for the next session. 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 Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 62 days.