Is the stock market open on bank holiday Monday?

As the spring bank holiday Monday approaches, we look at if the UK stock market will be open as usual or if there’s a change to trading hours

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Is the UK stock market open on bank holiday Monday? The answer to this question is no. The stock market will be closed on Monday, 26 May, for the spring bank holiday.

For those wondering what the UK stock market opening times are for its usual trading hours, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) typically opens at 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, with a small break between 12pm and 12.02pm.

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Date

Bank holiday

On Exchange Trading Services

OTC/SI Off-book trade reporting only

Monday 26 May 2025

Spring Bank Holiday

NON-trading day.

Also GBX/ GBP NON-settlement day in EUI

Available as normal

Monday 25 August 2025

Summer Bank Holiday

NON-trading day.

Also GBX/ GBP NON-settlement day in EUI

Available as normal

Wednesday 24 December 2025

Christmas Holiday half day

Markets closing process commences from 12:30 London time. Standard settlement day.

Available as normal

Thursday 25 December 2025

Christmas Day

NON-trading day.

Also GBX/ GBP NON-settlement day in EUI

Not available

Friday 26 December 2025

Boxing Day

NON-trading day.

Also GBX/ GBP NON-settlement day in EUI

Not available

Wednesday 31 December 2025

New Year's Holiday half day

Markets closing process commences from 12:30 London time. Standard settlement day.

Available as normal

Oojal Dhanjal
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