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When does the London Stock Exchange open? Next LSE open time

Find when the London Stock Exchange opens next, with countdowns shown in your local time.
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London (LSE)
ClosedClosed
Opens in
10h 38m 18s
Wed, May 6 · 7:00 AM UTC
Why closed: Outside trading hours

This page shows when the London Stock Exchange opens next and whether it’s currently open, with countdowns automatically adjusted to your local time zone.

Holiday calendar

Dates shown in the exchange local timezone (Europe/London).
DateEvent
2026-05-25Closed — Spring bank holiday
2026-08-31Closed — Summer bank holiday
2026-12-24Early close at 12:30 — Christmas Eve (Early Close)
2026-12-25Closed — Christmas Day
2026-12-28Closed — Boxing Day (Observed)
2026-12-31Early close at 12:30 — New Year's Eve (Early Close)

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