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| Date | Hours | Status |
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| Today | – | Regular hours |
| – | Regular hours | |
| – | Early close | |
| Republic Day | Market holiday | |
| – | Regular hours | |
| Closed | No trading | |
| Closed | No trading |
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 2026
Borsa Istanbul is closed on 10 weekdays in 2026 and has 3 days on an irregular schedule
2026 market holidays and early closes
2026 trading calendar
See also all market holidays in 2026
BIST FAQ
Is BIST open today?
Yes. BIST is open today (Monday 26 October 2026), trading from 10:00 to 18:00 GMT+3 (Istanbul time).
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.
Is BIST open on New Year's Day 2026?
No. BIST is closed on Thursday 1 January 2026 for New Year's Day. It reopens on Friday 2 January 2026.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Fitr 2026?
No. BIST is closed on Friday 20 March 2026 for Eid al-Fitr. It reopens on Monday 23 March 2026.
Is BIST open on National Sovereignty and Children's Day 2026?
No. BIST is closed on Thursday 23 April 2026 for National Sovereignty and Children's Day. It reopens on Friday 24 April 2026.
Is BIST open on Labour Day 2026?
No. BIST is closed on Friday 1 May 2026 for Labour Day. It reopens on Monday 4 May 2026.
Is BIST open on Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day 2026?
No. BIST is closed on Tuesday 19 May 2026 for Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. It reopens on Wednesday 20 May 2026.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Adha 2026?
No. BIST is closed on Wednesday 27 May 2026 for Eid al-Adha. It reopens on Monday 1 June 2026.