United Kingdom (LSE) Market Holidays 2027
The United Kingdom (LSE) is closed for 8 full days and closes early 2 times in 2027.
Next market holiday: New Year's Day — Jan 1 · Friday · 95 days
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is closed for 8 full days in 2027. Both Christmas Day (25 December, Saturday) and Boxing Day (26 December, Sunday) fall on the weekend, creating substitute market closures on Monday 27 December and Tuesday 28 December. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve close early at 12:30 London time.
Full-day closures
8
Early closes
2
Early close time
12:30 London
Full-day closures · 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Full-day closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Full close | |
| Mar 26 | Good Friday | Full close | |
| Mar 29 | Easter Monday | Full close | |
| May 3 | Early May Bank Holiday | Full close | |
| May 31 | Spring Bank Holiday | Full close | |
| Aug 30 | Summer Bank Holiday | Full close | |
| Dec 27 | Christmas Day (observed) Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Saturday, so the market observes the holiday on Monday 27 December. | Full close | |
| Dec 28 | Boxing Day (observed) Boxing Day (26 December) falls on a Sunday, so the market observes the holiday on Tuesday 28 December. | Full close |
Early-closing days · 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Early-closing days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve The order book closes early at 12:30 London time. | Early closecloses at 12:30 | |
| Dec 31 | New Year's Eve The order book closes early at 12:30 London time. | Early closecloses at 12:30 |
How market holidays differ from public holidays
Market closures for United Kingdom (LSE) are close to but not identical to the 2027 public-holiday list. The differences come from weekend observance shifts, early closes (e.g. US stocks closing 1:00 PM the day after Thanksgiving), and exchange-specific half-day sessions.
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Official sources
- LSE Trading Hours & Calendar — London Stock Exchange
- UK Bank Holidays — UK Government (GOV.UK)
Last updated: 2026-09-27
Frequently asked questions
How many days is the London Stock Exchange closed in 2027?
8 full-day closures plus two early closes at 12:30 London time.
Why are Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December 2027 closed on LSE?
Christmas Day (25 Dec) and Boxing Day (26 Dec) fall on Saturday and Sunday, so the official UK bank holidays roll over to Monday and Tuesday.
When does LSE close early in 2027?
Friday 24 December (Christmas Eve) and Friday 31 December (New Year’s Eve), both closing at 12:30 London time.