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, 2025Closed
- Apr18Good FridayApril 18, 2025Closed
- Apr21Easter MondayApril 21, 2025Closed
- May5Early May Bank HolidayMay 5, 2025Closed
- May26Spring Bank HolidayMay 26, 2025Closed
- Aug25Summer Bank HolidayAugust 25, 2025Closed
- Dec25Christmas DayDecember 25, 2025Closed
- Dec26Boxing DayDecember 26, 2025Closed
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.