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Regular trading hours

Regular trading hours are Mon–Fri 08:00 – 16:30 local time (Europe/London).

DaysTrading hours
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Upcoming holidays and early closes

DateOccasionStatusHours
Christmas EveEarly close–
Christmas DayMarket holidayClosed
Boxing Day (observed)Market holidayClosed
New Year's EveEarly close–
New Year's DayMarket holidayClosed
Good FridayMarket holidayClosed
Easter MondayMarket holidayClosed
Early May Bank HolidayMarket holidayClosed

LSE holidays 2050

London Stock Exchange is closed on 8 weekdays in 2050 and has 2 days on an irregular schedule

2050 market holidays and early closes

DateOccasionStatus
New Year's DayMarket holiday
Good FridayMarket holiday
Easter MondayMarket holiday
Early May Bank HolidayMarket holiday
Spring Bank HolidayMarket holiday
Summer Bank HolidayMarket holiday
Christmas EveEarly close–
Boxing DayMarket holiday
Christmas Day (observed)Market holiday
New Year's EveEarly close–

2050 trading calendar

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 2050?

LSE has 8 full-day market holidays on weekdays in 2050 and 2 days on an irregular schedule.

Is LSE open on New Year's Day 2050?

No. LSE is closed on Monday 3 January 2050 for New Year's Day. It reopens on Tuesday 4 January 2050.

Is LSE open on Good Friday 2050?

No. LSE is closed on Friday 8 April 2050 for Good Friday. It reopens on Tuesday 12 April 2050.

Is LSE open on Easter Monday 2050?

No. LSE is closed on Monday 11 April 2050 for Easter Monday. It reopens on Tuesday 12 April 2050.

Is LSE open on Early May Bank Holiday 2050?

No. LSE is closed on Monday 2 May 2050 for Early May Bank Holiday. It reopens on Tuesday 3 May 2050.

Is LSE open on Spring Bank Holiday 2050?

No. LSE is closed on Monday 30 May 2050 for Spring Bank Holiday. It reopens on Tuesday 31 May 2050.

Is LSE open on Summer Bank Holiday 2050?

No. LSE is closed on Monday 29 August 2050 for Summer Bank Holiday. It reopens on Tuesday 30 August 2050.