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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 2027
London Stock Exchange is closed on 8 weekdays in 2027 and has 2 days on an irregular schedule
2027 market holidays and early closes
2027 trading calendar
See also all market holidays in 2027
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.
How many days is LSE closed in 2027?
LSE has 8 full-day market holidays on weekdays in 2027 and 2 days on an irregular schedule.
Is LSE open on New Year's Day 2027?
No. LSE is closed on Friday 1 January 2027 for New Year's Day. It reopens on Monday 4 January 2027.
Is LSE open on Good Friday 2027?
No. LSE is closed on Friday 26 March 2027 for Good Friday. It reopens on Tuesday 30 March 2027.
Is LSE open on Easter Monday 2027?
No. LSE is closed on Monday 29 March 2027 for Easter Monday. It reopens on Tuesday 30 March 2027.
Is LSE open on Early May Bank Holiday 2027?
No. LSE is closed on Monday 3 May 2027 for Early May Bank Holiday. It reopens on Tuesday 4 May 2027.
Is LSE open on Spring Bank Holiday 2027?
No. LSE is closed on Monday 31 May 2027 for Spring Bank Holiday. It reopens on Tuesday 1 June 2027.
Is LSE open on Summer Bank Holiday 2027?
No. LSE is closed on Monday 30 August 2027 for Summer Bank Holiday. It reopens on Tuesday 31 August 2027.