Stock market hours / ASX
Australian Securities Exchange hours and holidays
By the Kairotick team. Updated .
When the ASX is open, in your own time zone, from the exchange's own calendar.
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026 the ASX trades 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sydney time.
The short answer
The Australian Securities Exchange trades 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sydney time, Monday to Friday. On the build day that was 23:00 to 05:00 UTC. It is closed on weekends and on its market holidays. On a few days a year it closes early, at 2:10 p.m. The next closed day is Friday, December 25, 2026 (Christmas Day).
Trading hours
| Session | Sydney time |
|---|---|
| Regular trading | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 23:00 to 05:00 UTC on the build day |
Next days the ASX is closed
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Australia Day |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 | King’s Birthday |
| Mon, Dec 27, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Tue, Dec 28, 2027 | Boxing Day |
Early closes (2:10 p.m. Sydney time)
- Thursday, December 24, 2026: Last Business day before Christmas Day
- Thursday, December 31, 2026: Last Business day of the Year
- Friday, December 24, 2027: Last Business day before Christmas Day
- Friday, December 31, 2027: Last Business day of the Year
Sources, read 2026-10-26: ASX trading hours and ASX holiday calendar. These are stock market hours. Futures, forex and your broker can keep different hours; check your broker's holiday notice.
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Questions
What are the ASX trading hours?
The Australian Securities Exchange trades 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sydney time, Monday to Friday, except on its market holidays.
Is the ASX open on weekends?
No. The ASX is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
When is the ASX closed next?
On Friday, December 25, 2026 (Christmas Day), according to the exchange's own calendar.
When does the ASX close early next?
On Thursday, December 24, 2026 (Last Business day before Christmas Day), at 2:10 p.m. Sydney time.