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| Date | Hours | Status |
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| Today | – | Early close |
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| Closed | No trading | |
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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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| Mon–Fri | – |
Upcoming holidays and early closes
BIST holidays 1996
Borsa Istanbul is closed on 9 weekdays in 1996 and has 2 days on an irregular schedule
1996 market holidays and early closes
1996 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 1996?
BIST has 9 full-day market holidays on weekdays in 1996 and 2 days on an irregular schedule.
Is BIST open on New Year's Day 1996?
No. BIST is closed on Monday 1 January 1996 for New Year's Day. It reopens on Tuesday 2 January 1996.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Fitr 1996?
No. BIST is closed on Monday 19 February 1996 for Eid al-Fitr. It reopens on Thursday 22 February 1996.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Fitr 1996?
No. BIST is closed on Tuesday 20 February 1996 for Eid al-Fitr. It reopens on Thursday 22 February 1996.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Fitr 1996?
No. BIST is closed on Wednesday 21 February 1996 for Eid al-Fitr. It reopens on Thursday 22 February 1996.
Is BIST open on National Sovereignty and Children's Day 1996?
No. BIST is closed on Tuesday 23 April 1996 for National Sovereignty and Children's Day. It reopens on Wednesday 24 April 1996.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Adha 1996?
No. BIST is closed on Monday 29 April 1996 for Eid al-Adha. It reopens on Wednesday 1 May 1996.