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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 2028
Borsa Istanbul is closed on 6 weekdays in 2028 and has 2 days on an irregular schedule
2028 market holidays and early closes
2028 trading calendar
See also all market holidays in 2028
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.
How many days is BIST closed in 2028?
BIST has 6 full-day market holidays on weekdays in 2028 and 2 days on an irregular schedule.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Fitr 2028?
No. BIST is closed on Monday 28 February 2028 for Eid al-Fitr. It reopens on Tuesday 29 February 2028.
Is BIST open on Labour Day 2028?
No. BIST is closed on Monday 1 May 2028 for Labour Day. It reopens on Tuesday 2 May 2028.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Adha 2028?
No. BIST is closed on Friday 5 May 2028 for Eid al-Adha. It reopens on Tuesday 9 May 2028.
Is BIST open on Eid al-Adha 2028?
No. BIST is closed on Monday 8 May 2028 for Eid al-Adha. It reopens on Tuesday 9 May 2028.
Is BIST open on Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day 2028?
No. BIST is closed on Friday 19 May 2028 for Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. It reopens on Monday 22 May 2028.
Is BIST open on Victory Day 2028?
No. BIST is closed on Wednesday 30 August 2028 for Victory Day. It reopens on Thursday 31 August 2028.