LSE Holiday Calendar2025 – 2026
Every market closure and trading session for the London Stock Exchange. Bookmark this page to stay ahead of UK trading disruptions.
Market Closed
8 days with no trading session
- Jan1New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026Closed
- Apr3Good FridayApril 3, 2026Closed
- Apr6Easter MondayApril 6, 2026Closed
- May4Early May Bank HolidayMay 4, 2026Closed
- May25Spring Bank HolidayMay 25, 2026Closed
- Aug31Summer Bank HolidayAugust 31, 2026Closed
- Dec25Christmas DayDecember 25, 2026Closed
- Dec26Boxing DayDecember 26, 2026Closed
No Early Close Days
The LSE does not observe early closes
Unlike the NYSE and NASDAQ, the London Stock Exchange does not have partial trading days or early closes. On LSE holidays, the market is closed for the entire trading session. The regular LSE trading hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GMT/BST, with an opening auction at 7:50 a.m. and a closing auction at 4:30 p.m.
Trading Session Times
Regular session hours by exchange
- Core trading: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. GMT/BST
- Opening auction: 7:50 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- Closing auction: 4:30 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.
- Core trading: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
- Pre-market: 4:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET
- After-hours: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
- Globex generally opens Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET and trades through Friday at 5:00 p.m. ET.
- Daily maintenance break is typically 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET.
- Exact product schedules and holiday adjustments vary by contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LSE holidays
Source: London Stock Exchange Trading Hours & Holidays. LSE trading hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. GMT/BST. Schedule subject to change — verify at londonstockexchange.com/resources/trading-hours.