LSE holidays 2026
LSE has 8 full closures and 2 early closes in 2026, from Thu, Jan 1, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Dates are London local dates. On every other weekday the regular schedule applies.
LSE market holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday and market status |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's DayClosed |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good FridayClosed |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter MondayClosed |
| Mon, May 4, 2026 | Early May bank holidayClosed |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Spring bank holidayClosed |
| Mon, Aug 31, 2026 | Summer bank holidayClosed |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve (early close)Early close, 12:30 PM |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas DayClosed |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Boxing Day (substitute)Closed |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve (early close)Early close, 12:30 PM |
Weekend dates are not listed because the exchange is already closed on weekends. Last checked Thu, Oct 8, 2026 against the official LSE source. Exchanges can change dates by notice, so verify with the exchange before trading.
Frequently asked questions
- Is LSE open on its public holidays in 2026?
- No. LSE is closed on the 8 full-closure dates listed above and follows its regular schedule on every other weekday.
- Does LSE close early in 2026?
- Yes. LSE has 2 early-close days in 2026, listed above with the local closing time.
- Where is the official LSE holiday calendar?
- The exchange publishes its calendar at https://www.londonstockexchange.com/equities-trading/trading-services. Always verify there before trading, because exchanges can change dates by notice.