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London, United Kingdom · Stock exchange · times in London time (Europe/London)
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Regular trading hours
Regular trading hours are Mon–Fri 08:00 – 16:30 local time (Europe/London).
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Upcoming holidays and early closes
LSE holidays 2026
London Stock Exchange is closed on 8 weekdays in 2026 and has 2 days on an irregular schedule
2026 market holidays and early closes
2026 trading calendar
See also all market holidays in 2026
LSE FAQ
Is LSE open today?
Yes. LSE is open today (Monday 26 October 2026), trading from 08:00 to 16:30 GMT (London time).
What are the LSE trading hours?
Regular trading hours are Mon–Fri 08:00 – 16:30 local time (Europe/London).
Does LSE close for lunch?
No. LSE trades continuously through its session without a lunch break.
When is the next LSE holiday?
The next full-day closure is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Does LSE close early on Christmas Eve?
Yes. On Thursday 24 December 2026 (Christmas Eve) LSE closes early at 12:30 local time.
How many trading holidays does LSE have in 2026?
LSE has 8 weekday market holidays in 2026, not counting weekends. See the full 2026 holiday calendar for dates and early closes.
What time zone does LSE use?
LSE hours are set in Europe/London time (currently UTC+00:00). Use the "My time" switch to see every time on this page converted to your own time zone.
Is LSE open on New Year's Day 2026?
No. LSE is closed on Thursday 1 January 2026 for New Year's Day. It reopens on Friday 2 January 2026.
Is LSE open on Good Friday 2026?
No. LSE is closed on Friday 3 April 2026 for Good Friday. It reopens on Tuesday 7 April 2026.
Is LSE open on Easter Monday 2026?
No. LSE is closed on Monday 6 April 2026 for Easter Monday. It reopens on Tuesday 7 April 2026.
Is LSE open on Early May Bank Holiday 2026?
No. LSE is closed on Monday 4 May 2026 for Early May Bank Holiday. It reopens on Tuesday 5 May 2026.
Is LSE open on Spring Bank Holiday 2026?
No. LSE is closed on Monday 25 May 2026 for Spring Bank Holiday. It reopens on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
Is LSE open on Summer Bank Holiday 2026?
No. LSE is closed on Monday 31 August 2026 for Summer Bank Holiday. It reopens on Tuesday 1 September 2026.