LSE trading hours
London Stock Exchange, London. Main index: FTSE 100.
Is LSE open today?
As of Saturday, October 31, 2026 (London): closed right now.
Regular hours
| Session | London (GMT) | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Regular session | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | — |
Trading days: Monday to Friday. On half days it closes at 12:30 PM. The “your time” column shows the current or next trading day in your device’s time zone.
LSE holidays and early closes
2026
- Thu, Dec 24 Christmas Holiday half day Early close 12:30 PM
- Fri, Dec 25 Christmas Day Closed
- Mon, Dec 28 Boxing Day (substitute) Closed
- Thu, Dec 31 New Year's Holiday half day Early close 12:30 PM
2027
- Fri, Jan 1 New Year's Day Closed
- Fri, Mar 26 Good Friday Closed
- Mon, Mar 29 Easter Monday Closed
- Mon, May 3 Early May Bank Holiday Closed
- Mon, May 31 Spring Bank Holiday Closed
- Mon, Aug 30 Summer Bank Holiday Closed
- Fri, Dec 24 Christmas Holiday half day Early close 12:30 PM
- Mon, Dec 27 Christmas Day (substitute) Closed
- Tue, Dec 28 Boxing Day (substitute) Closed
- Fri, Dec 31 New Year's Holiday half day Early close 12:30 PM
Daylight saving time
London observes daylight saving time, so the local hours stay the same but they move by an hour in UTC; the next change is on March 28, 2027. In places that don't switch on the same date, LSE's hours shift by an hour.
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Sources
- 2026 and 2027 holidays and half days (closing process from 12:30)
- trading hours (SETS continuous trading 08:00-16:30; half day 08:00-12:30)
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 LSE trading hours?
London Stock Exchange trades Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM local time (London, GMT).
Is LSE open today?
The answer at the top of this page is worked out from your device's clock, LSE's regular hours and its official holiday list.
When is the next LSE holiday?
Thu, Dec 24: Christmas Holiday half day, an early close at 12:30 PM.
Does LSE change its hours for daylight saving?
London observes daylight saving time, so the local hours stay the same but they move by an hour in UTC; the next change is on March 28, 2027. In places that don't switch on the same date, LSE's hours shift by an hour.