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| Today | Republic Day | Market holiday |
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Regular trading hours
Regular trading hours are Mon–Fri 10:00 – 18:00 local time (Europe/Istanbul).
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Upcoming holidays and early closes
BIST holidays 2012
Borsa Istanbul is closed on 8 weekdays in 2012 and has 1 day on an irregular schedule
2012 market holidays and early closes
2012 trading calendar
BIST FAQ
Is BIST open today?
No. BIST is closed today (Thursday 29 October 2026) for Republic Day. It reopens on Friday 30 October 2026.
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 Eve of Eid al-Fitr?
Yes. On Monday 8 March 2027 (Eve of Eid al-Fitr) 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 2012?
BIST has 8 full-day market holidays on weekdays in 2012 and 1 day on an irregular schedule.
Is BIST open on National Sovereignty and Children's Day 2012?
No. BIST is closed on Monday 23 April 2012 for National Sovereignty and Children's Day. It reopens on Tuesday 24 April 2012.
Is BIST open on Labour Day 2012?
No. BIST is closed on Tuesday 1 May 2012 for Labour Day. It reopens on Wednesday 2 May 2012.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Fitr 2012?
No. BIST is closed on Monday 20 August 2012 for Eid al-Fitr. It reopens on Wednesday 22 August 2012.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Fitr 2012?
No. BIST is closed on Tuesday 21 August 2012 for Eid al-Fitr. It reopens on Wednesday 22 August 2012.
Is BIST open on Victory Day 2012?
No. BIST is closed on Thursday 30 August 2012 for Victory Day. It reopens on Friday 31 August 2012.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Adha 2012?
No. BIST is closed on Thursday 25 October 2012 for Eid al-Adha. It reopens on Tuesday 30 October 2012.