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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).
| Days | Trading hours |
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| Mon–Fri | – |
Upcoming holidays and early closes
BIST holidays 2021
Borsa Istanbul is closed on 12 weekdays in 2021 and has 3 days on an irregular schedule
2021 market holidays and early closes
2021 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 2021?
BIST has 12 full-day market holidays on weekdays in 2021 and 3 days on an irregular schedule.
Is BIST open on New Year's Day 2021?
No. BIST is closed on Friday 1 January 2021 for New Year's Day. It reopens on Monday 4 January 2021.
Is BIST open on National Sovereignty and Children's Day 2021?
No. BIST is closed on Friday 23 April 2021 for National Sovereignty and Children's Day. It reopens on Monday 26 April 2021.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Fitr 2021?
No. BIST is closed on Thursday 13 May 2021 for Eid al-Fitr. It reopens on Monday 17 May 2021.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Fitr 2021?
No. BIST is closed on Friday 14 May 2021 for Eid al-Fitr. It reopens on Monday 17 May 2021.
Is BIST open on Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day 2021?
No. BIST is closed on Wednesday 19 May 2021 for Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. It reopens on Thursday 20 May 2021.
Is BIST open on Democracy and National Unity Day 2021?
No. BIST is closed on Thursday 15 July 2021 for Democracy and National Unity Day. It reopens on Friday 16 July 2021.