Stock market hours / LSE
London Stock Exchange hours and holidays
By the Kairotick team. Updated .
When the LSE is open, in your own time zone, from the exchange's own calendar.
On Monday, October 26, 2026 the LSE trades 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. London time (UK).
The short answer
The London Stock Exchange trades 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. London time (UK), 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. On a few days a year it closes early, at 12:30 p.m. The next closed day is Friday, December 25, 2026 (Christmas Day).
Trading hours
| Session | London time |
|---|---|
| Regular trading | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 08:00 to 16:30 UTC on the build day |
Next days the LSE is closed
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Boxing Day (substitute) |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Mon, Aug 30, 2027 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Mon, Dec 27, 2027 | Christmas Day (substitute) |
| Tue, Dec 28, 2027 | Boxing Day (substitute) |
| Mon, Jan 3, 2028 | New Year's Day (substitute) |
| Fri, Apr 14, 2028 | Good Friday |
Early closes (12:30 p.m. London time (UK))
- Thursday, December 24, 2026: Christmas Holiday half day
- Thursday, December 31, 2026: New Year's Holiday half day
- Friday, December 24, 2027: Christmas Holiday half day
- Friday, December 31, 2027: New Year's Holiday half day
- Friday, December 22, 2028: Christmas Holiday half day
- Friday, December 29, 2028: New Year's Holiday half day
Sources, read 2026-10-26: LSE trading hours and LSE 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 LSE trading hours?
The London Stock Exchange trades 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. London time (UK), Monday to Friday, except on its market holidays.
Is the LSE open on weekends?
No. The LSE is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
When is the LSE closed next?
On Friday, December 25, 2026 (Christmas Day), according to the exchange's own calendar.
When does the LSE close early next?
On Thursday, December 24, 2026 (Christmas Holiday half day), at 12:30 p.m. London time (UK).