Our Commitment to Accuracy
All trading hours, holiday schedules, and early close dates on Global Market Hours are sourced directly from official exchange websites and regulatory authority calendars.
We verify and update our data quarterly, and monitor exchanges for schedule changes throughout the year. Each exchange page displays:
- Direct links to official sources
- Last verification date
- Data freshness indicator
Important: While we strive for accuracy, schedules can change without notice. Always verify critical information with official exchange sources before making trading decisions.
Official Sources by Country
Below are all 35 exchanges we track, organized by country, with links to their official calendars and last verification dates.
AE1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: ADX switched from Sun-Thu to Mon-Fri trading on Jan 3, 2022, following the UAE's new working week. Pre-open: 09:30-10:00. GST timezone (UTC+4), no daylight saving. Islamic holiday dates are approximate and subject to moon sighting confirmation.
AU1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-market: 07:00-10:00, Post-market: 16:00-16:12
BR1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-market: 09:45-10:00, After-market: 17:25-17:30. Hours shift during US DST transitions to maintain overlap with US markets.
CA1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-market: 07:00-09:30, After-hours: 16:00-17:00
CH1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Opening auction: 09:00. Aug 1 (Swiss National Day) is a holiday only when it falls on a weekday.
CN1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Call auction: 09:15-09:25, Lunch: 11:30-13:00. Only weekday closures listed; weekend dates are excluded. China announces adjusted make-up workdays (compensating Saturdays) alongside holiday schedules — official 2027 schedule subject to State Council confirmation. Spring Festival 2025: Lunar New Year Jan 29. Spring Festival 2027: Lunar New Year Feb 6.
DE1 Exchange
Note: Opening auction: 08:50-09:00. Closing auction starts at 17:30. Dec 26 is only a holiday when it falls on a weekday.
ES1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Opening auction: 08:30-09:00. Closing auction: 17:30-17:35.
FR1 Exchange
GB1 Exchange
HK1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-opening session: 09:00-09:30, Lunch: 12:00-13:00
ID1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: IDX has different lunch break times on Friday (11:30-14:00) vs Mon-Thu (12:00-13:30). Indonesia observes 'Joint Leave' days around major holidays, which are additional market closures. Uses WIB (UTC+7).
IL1 Exchange
Note: In 2025, TASE trades Sun-Thu. Starting January 5, 2026, TASE shifts to Mon-Fri trading (Mon-Thu 09:45-17:35, Fri 09:45-14:00). Early closes are the day before major holidays at 14:15.
IN2 Exchanges
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-open: 09:00-09:15. Republic Day 2025 (Jan 26) falls on Sunday — no weekday closure. Maharashtra Day 2027 (May 1) falls on Saturday — no weekday closure. Islamic holidays (Eid, Bakri Id, Muharram) are tentative and subject to moon sighting confirmation. Muhurat Trading on Diwali-Laxmi Pujan is a special 1-hour session, not regular trading.
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-open session: 09:00-09:15. No lunch break. Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour session held on Diwali evening. IST is UTC+5:30 with no daylight saving.
JP1 Exchange
KR1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-market: 08:00-09:00, Post-market: 15:40-16:00. No lunch break since 2000.
MX1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-market: 08:00-08:30. Significant overlap with US trading hours. CST timezone (UTC-6).
MY1 Exchange
Note: Bursa Malaysia has a 2-hour lunch break (12:30-14:30). Pre-open: 08:30-09:00. Pre-close: 16:45-17:00. When a holiday falls on a weekend, the next working day is typically a replacement holiday.
NG1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-open: 09:30-10:00. Short trading day (4.5 hours). WAT timezone (UTC+1), no daylight saving.
NO1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Half-day trading (close 13:00) the day before Easter, and Dec 23. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are full holidays. May 17 (Constitution Day) is a holiday when on a weekday.
NZ1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-open: 09:00-10:00. One of the first major exchanges to open each trading day due to timezone.
PH1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: PSE has a 1.5-hour lunch break (12:00-13:30). Pre-open: 09:00-09:30. Pre-close: 15:30-15:33. Uses PHT (UTC+8).
PL1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Opening auction: 08:00-09:00. Closing auction starts at 16:50. Christmas Eve became a public holiday in Poland starting 2025.
QA1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: QSE trades Sun-Thu. AST timezone (UTC+3), no daylight saving. During Ramadan, trading hours are typically reduced (09:30-12:30). Islamic holiday dates are approximate and subject to moon sighting confirmation.
SA1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Trading week is Sunday-Thursday. Pre-open: 09:30-10:00. AST timezone (UTC+3), no daylight saving.
SE1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Half-day trading (close 13:00) on the day before public holidays including Twelfth Night Eve, Maundy Thursday, Walpurgis Night, National Day Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.
SG1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-open: 08:30-09:00, Lunch: 12:00-13:00. Singapore rule: if a public holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is gazetted as a public holiday. Saturday holidays do not automatically generate a weekday substitute for stock exchange purposes unless officially gazetted. 2025: Hari Raya Haji (Jun 7, Sat) observed as Jun 6 (Fri) per SGX trading calendar; National Day (Aug 9, Sat) — no weekday substitute gazetted. 2027: Chinese New Year falls Sat Feb 6 / Sun Feb 7 — Feb 8 (Mon) is observed substitute for the Sunday; CNY Day 1 (Sat) has no additional weekday substitute. Islamic holidays (Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji) are tentative for 2027 pending moon sighting.
TH1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: SET has a 2-hour lunch break (12:30-14:30). Pre-open: 09:30-10:00. When a holiday falls on a weekend, Monday is the substitution day. Uses ICT (UTC+7).
TR1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: BIST Equity Market operates in two sessions with a lunch break. Half-day trading on the day before Ramadan and Eid al-Adha. Turkey uses UTC+3 year-round (no DST).
TW1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-market: 08:30-09:00. Shorter trading day (4.5 hours) compared to most exchanges. 10% daily price limit.
US2 Exchanges
Official Sources:
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VN1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: HOSE has a 1.5-hour lunch break (11:30-13:00). Continuous order matching: 09:15-11:30 and 13:00-14:30. Closing auction: 14:30-14:45. Uses ICT (UTC+7). Tet holiday typically closes the market for a full week.
ZA1 Exchange
Official Sources:
Note: Pre-market: 08:00-09:00. SA rule: when a public holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is observed. Workers' Day 2027 (May 1) and Christmas 2027 (Dec 25) fall on Saturday — no weekday substitute for exchange purposes.
Our Verification Process
Quarterly Verification
Every three months, we systematically review all exchange data:
- Visit official exchange website and regulatory calendars
- Verify trading hours (regular, pre-market, after-hours, lunch breaks)
- Update holiday calendars for the current and upcoming year
- Check for early close dates (e.g., Black Friday, Christmas Eve)
- Document source URLs and verification date
Ongoing Monitoring
Between quarterly reviews, we monitor exchanges for:
- Emergency closures (weather, technical issues)
- Announced schedule changes
- New holidays or early close dates
- Daylight Saving Time transitions
User Reports
If you notice incorrect or outdated information, please email us at contact@markethourslive.com with:
- Exchange name
- Specific data that needs correction
- Link to official source showing correct information
We typically respond within 24-48 hours and update data immediately upon verification.
Data Freshness Indicators
Each exchange page displays a "Last Verified" date. Here's how to interpret it:
Fresh (0-90 days)
Data verified within the last quarter. Highly reliable.
Good (91-180 days)
Data slightly dated but likely still accurate. Recheck upcoming.
Stale (180+ days)
Data needs reverification. Verify with official sources.
Regulatory & Industry Sources
In addition to individual exchange websites, we consult regulatory bodies and industry organizations:
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - US market calendars
- SIFMA Holiday Recommendations - US bond market holidays
- European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) - European markets
- World Federation of Exchanges - Global exchange directory
Attribution & Use
Using Our Data
If you'd like to reference or cite our data:
- Always link back to the relevant exchange page or homepage
- Include "Source: Global Market Hours (markethourslive.com)"
- Note that data should be verified with official sources
Commercial Use
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