Borsa Istanbul (BIST) hoursXIST
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| Date | Hours | Status |
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| Today | – | Early close |
| Republic Day | Market holiday | |
| – | Regular hours | |
| Closed | No trading | |
| Closed | No trading | |
| – | Regular hours | |
| – | Regular hours |
Regular trading hours
Regular trading hours are Mon–Fri 10:00 – 18:00 local time (Europe/Istanbul).
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| Mon–Fri | – |
Upcoming holidays and early closes
BIST holidays 2018
Borsa Istanbul is closed on 10 weekdays in 2018 and has 2 days on an irregular schedule
2018 market holidays and early closes
2018 trading calendar
BIST FAQ
Is BIST open today?
Yes, on an irregular schedule. BIST trades today (Wednesday 28 October 2026) from 10:00 to 12:30 GMT+3 (Istanbul time) for Republic Day.
What are the BIST trading hours?
Regular trading hours are Mon–Fri 10:00 – 18:00 local time (Europe/Istanbul).
Does BIST close for lunch?
No. BIST trades continuously through its session without a lunch break.
When is the next BIST holiday?
The next full-day closure is Republic Day on Thursday 29 October 2026.
Does BIST close early on Republic Day?
Yes. On Wednesday 28 October 2026 (Republic Day) BIST closes early at 12:30 local time.
How many trading holidays does BIST have in 2026?
BIST has 10 weekday market holidays in 2026, not counting weekends. See the full 2026 holiday calendar for dates and early closes.
What time zone does BIST use?
BIST hours are set in Europe/Istanbul time (currently UTC+03:00). Use the "My time" switch to see every time on this page converted to your own time zone.
How many days is BIST closed in 2018?
BIST has 10 full-day market holidays on weekdays in 2018 and 2 days on an irregular schedule.
Is BIST open on New Year's Day 2018?
No. BIST is closed on Monday 1 January 2018 for New Year's Day. It reopens on Tuesday 2 January 2018.
Is BIST open on National Sovereignty and Children's Day 2018?
No. BIST is closed on Monday 23 April 2018 for National Sovereignty and Children's Day. It reopens on Tuesday 24 April 2018.
Is BIST open on Labour Day 2018?
No. BIST is closed on Tuesday 1 May 2018 for Labour Day. It reopens on Wednesday 2 May 2018.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Fitr 2018?
No. BIST is closed on Friday 15 June 2018 for Eid al-Fitr. It reopens on Monday 18 June 2018.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Adha 2018?
No. BIST is closed on Tuesday 21 August 2018 for Eid al-Adha. It reopens on Monday 27 August 2018.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Adha 2018?
No. BIST is closed on Wednesday 22 August 2018 for Eid al-Adha. It reopens on Monday 27 August 2018.