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Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Xetra) hours and holidays
By the Kairotick team. Updated .
When Xetra is open, in your own time zone, from the exchange's own calendar.
On Monday, October 26, 2026 Xetra trades 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Frankfurt time (CET/CEST).
The short answer
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Xetra) trades 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Frankfurt time (CET/CEST), Monday to Friday. On the build day that was 08:00 to 16:30 UTC. It is closed on weekends and on its market holidays. The next closed day is Thursday, December 24, 2026 (Christmas Eve).
Trading hours
| Session | Frankfurt time |
|---|---|
| Regular trading | 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 08:00 to 16:30 UTC on the build day |
Next days Xetra is closed
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Fri, Dec 24, 2027 | Christmas Eve |
| Fri, Dec 31, 2027 | New Year's Eve |
| Fri, Apr 14, 2028 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Apr 17, 2028 | Easter Monday |
| Mon, May 1, 2028 | Labor Day |
| Mon, Dec 25, 2028 | Christmas Day |
Sources, read 2026-10-26: Xetra trading hours and Xetra 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 Xetra trading hours?
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Xetra) trades 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Frankfurt time (CET/CEST), Monday to Friday, except on its market holidays.
Is Xetra open on weekends?
No. Xetra is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
When is Xetra closed next?
On Thursday, December 24, 2026 (Christmas Eve), according to the exchange's own calendar.