Is LSE open today?
LSE follows regular hours of 08:00-16:30 (Europe/London). Check the live status panel on this page for today's current state and countdown.
Is LSE open today?
As of September 1, 2026, London Stock Exchange is currently open. Regular trading hours are 08:00-16:30 GMT+1.
See when the London market opens/closes, plus key holidays—converted to your local time.
Open
London Stock Exchange
LSE · Europe/London
Local exchange time
--:--:--Closes in 2h 39m
Region
Europe
Timezone
London
Currency
GBP (£)
MIC
XLON
Website
www.londonstockexchange.com
Trading Hours
| Session | Exchange Time | Your Time |
|---|---|---|
| Market Open | 08:00 | 07:00 |
| Market Close | 16:30 | 15:30 |
Next market holiday
LSE next closes on 2026-12-24 for Christmas Eve (Early Close) (early close).
Major Indices
- FTSE 100
- FTSE 250
2026 Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Status | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Closed | — |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Closed | — |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | Closed | — |
| 2026-05-04 | Early May Bank Holiday | Closed | — |
| 2026-05-25 | Spring Bank Holiday | Closed | — |
| 2026-08-31 | Summer Bank Holiday | Closed | — |
| 2026-12-24 | Christmas Eve (Early Close) | Early Close | 08:00 - 12:30 |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Closed | — |
| 2026-12-26 | Boxing Day | Closed | — |
| 2026-12-31 | New Year's Eve (Early Close) | Early Close | 08:00 - 12:30 |
About London Stock Exchange
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious financial hubs, with roots tracing back to 17th-century London coffee houses. Located in Paternoster Square, it is the most international of all stock exchanges, serving as the primary equity market for the UK and a gateway for European capital.
The LSE is divided into the Main Market (for established giants like Shell, HSBC, and AstraZeneca) and the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) for smaller, high-growth companies. The benchmark index is the FTSE 100, colloquially known as the "Footsie."
Trading Nuances: The LSE trading day begins with a 10-minute "Opening Auction" at 7:50 AM to determine opening prices. Continuous trading runs from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The day ends with a critical "Closing Auction" (4:30–4:35 PM), where a significant portion of daily volume is executed to set the official closing price for funds and indices.
LSE trading hours FAQ
What time does LSE open and close?
London Stock Exchange opens at 08:00 and closes at 16:30 in Europe/London.
What are LSE market holidays in 2026?
The 2026 holiday calendar is listed below with full closure and early-close dates for London Stock Exchange.
Related markets
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- SIX — SIX Swiss Exchange
- NYSE — New York Stock Exchange