Trading hours
- Regular session
- 08:00–16:30 local
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Trading days
- Monday to Friday
- Closures we track
- 20 across 2026 and 2027
London Stock Exchange trades Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:30 London time. Those hours are fixed in local time, so the session moves against your clock whenever either side changes for daylight saving. It also closes for 20 holidays and early closes across 2026 and 2027, listed below.
- London
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- New York
- 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Hong Kong
- 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM the next day
- Tokyo
- 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM the next day
- Sydney
- 7:00 PM to 3:30 AM the next day
LSE trades one continuous session from 08:00 to 16:30 London time. LSE lists no pre-market or after-hours session; trading is the regular session only.
The next change is Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, an early close at 12:30 London time.
Questions about LSE hours
What time does the LSE open and close?
The LSE opens at 08:00 and closes at 16:30 London time, Monday to Friday, except on the holidays listed on this page.
Is the LSE open today?
The LSE trades Monday to Friday except on its listed holidays. The status at the top of this page is live and says whether it is open at this moment.
What time does the LSE open in New York?
The LSE trades 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM London time, which is 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM in New York.
What time does the LSE open in Hong Kong?
The LSE trades 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM London time, which is 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM the next day in Hong Kong.
Does the LSE close for lunch?
LSE trades one continuous session from 08:00 to 16:30 London time.
Does the LSE have pre-market and after-hours trading?
LSE lists no pre-market or after-hours session; trading is the regular session only.
When is the next LSE holiday?
The next change is Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, an early close at 12:30 London time.
How this exchange trades
Written Oct 24The London Stock Exchange (LSE), UK, trades every day except Saturday and Sunday, with a regular session of 08:00–16:30 local time. The exchange is closed for Christmas on Friday, December 25, and for Boxing Day (Observed) on Monday, December 28, and closes early for Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24. The LSE holds 10 closures per year in 2026 (8 full-day, 2 early) and 10 in 2027 (8 full-day, 2 early).
AI-generated from this page's data. Informational only — not investment advice.
LSE holidays 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Good FridayApr 3
- Easter MondayApr 6
- Early May Bank HolidayMay 4
- Spring Bank HolidayMay 25
- Summer Bank HolidayAug 31
- Christmas EveDec 24 · early close 12:30
- ChristmasDec 25
- Boxing Day (Observed)Dec 28
- New Year's EveDec 31 · early close 12:30
LSE holidays 2027
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Good FridayMar 26
- Easter MondayMar 29
- Early May Bank HolidayMay 3
- Spring Bank HolidayMay 31
- Summer Bank HolidayAug 30
- Christmas EveDec 24 · early close 12:30
- Christmas Day (Observed)Dec 27
- Boxing Day (Observed)Dec 28
- New Year's EveDec 31 · early close 12:30