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JSE holidays 2026 and trading hours

Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in Johannesburg trades Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 local time. In 2026 it is closed on 10 weekdays.

Is JSE open now?

Closed

opens Mon 09:00

Trading hours
09:00–17:00 (SAST)
In UTC
07:00–15:00
Trading week
Monday to Friday
Trading days in 2026
251
Trading days in 2027
251
Time zone
SAST · Africa/Johannesburg

JSE holidays 2026

DateHolidayTrading
Thursday New Year's DayClosed Closed
Friday Good FridayClosed Closed
Monday Family DayClosed Closed
Monday Freedom DayClosed Closed
Friday Workers' DayClosed Closed
Tuesday Youth DayClosed Closed
Monday National Women's Day (observed)Closed Closed
Thursday Heritage DayClosed Closed
Wednesday Day of Reconciliation NextClosed Closed
Friday Christmas DayClosed Closed

JSE holidays 2027

DateHolidayTrading
Friday New Year's DayClosed Closed
Monday Human Rights Day (observed)Closed Closed
Friday Good FridayClosed Closed
Monday Family DayClosed Closed
Tuesday Freedom DayClosed Closed
Wednesday Youth DayClosed Closed
Monday National Women's DayClosed Closed
Friday Heritage DayClosed Closed
Thursday Day of ReconciliationClosed Closed
Monday Day of Goodwill (observed)Closed Closed

Data: exchange_calendars, updated 6 November 2026. Exchanges can close at short notice (national mourning, emergencies): check the official calendar of the exchange.

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Frequently asked questions

Is JSE open today?

No: on Saturday, 7 November JSE is closed (weekend).

What time does JSE open and close?

JSE opens at 09:00 and closes at 17:00 Johannesburg time (07:00–15:00 UTC).

How many trading days does JSE have in 2026?

251 trading days: the weekdays without 10 holidays.

When is the next JSE holiday?

Wednesday, 16 December: Day of Reconciliation.