JSE trading hours

Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Johannesburg. Main index: FTSE/JSE All Share Index.

Is JSE open today?

As of Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Johannesburg): closed right now.

Regular hours

Session	Johannesburg (GMT+2)	Your time
Regular session	9:00 AM–5:00 PM	—

Trading days: Monday to Friday. The “your time” column shows the current or next trading day in your device’s time zone.

JSE holidays and early closes

2026

Wed, Dec 16 Public holiday Closed
Fri, Dec 25 Public holiday Closed

2027

Fri, Jan 1 Public holiday Closed
Mon, Mar 22 Public holiday Closed
Fri, Mar 26 Public holiday Closed
Mon, Mar 29 Public holiday Closed
Tue, Apr 27 Public holiday Closed
Wed, Jun 16 Public holiday Closed
Mon, Aug 9 Public holiday Closed
Fri, Sep 24 Public holiday Closed
Thu, Dec 16 Public holiday Closed
Mon, Dec 27 Public holiday Closed

Daylight saving time

Johannesburg doesn't observe daylight saving time, so JSE's hours are fixed in UTC (UTC+2). They still move by an hour for anyone in a zone that does switch.

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Sources

Hours and holidays checked against the exchange’s own publications on 2026-10-31. Exchanges sometimes add closures at short notice; confirm with your broker before trading.

Frequently asked questions

What are JSE trading hours?

Johannesburg Stock Exchange trades Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM local time (Johannesburg, GMT+2).

Is JSE open today?

The answer at the top of this page is worked out from your device's clock, JSE's regular hours and its official holiday list.

When is the next JSE holiday?

Wed, Dec 16: Public holiday, market closed.

Does JSE change its hours for daylight saving?