Market hours
Australia Stock Market Hours
Live session status for the Australia equity market, with the full trading schedule in Sydney local time (GMT+10), auctions and breaks, and the 2026 holiday calendar.
- Sydney
- GMT+10
- 10:00 – 16:00 local
A regular trading day
All times are Sydney local time (GMT+10). The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
Session structure
- Opening auction09:59 – 10:00
- Continuous trading10:00 – 16:00
- Closing auction16:00 – 16:11
Trading week
- MonOpen
- TueOpen
- WedOpen
- ThuOpen
- FriOpen
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
2026 holiday calendar
Full closures and shortened sessions for the Australia market in 2026. Calendars can shift for local rule changes, special closures, or operational events, so treat each row as a planning reference rather than a guarantee.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | Closed |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Mon | Australia Day | Closed |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | Closed |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Closed |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Mon | King's Birthday | Closed |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Partial day (trading ceases 14:10) | Early close 14:10 |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Closed |
| 28 Dec 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) | Closed |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Thu | Partial day (trading ceases 14:10) | Early close 14:10 |
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This market is covered as a calendar reference. The status endpoint focuses on the regions with live data feeds; see the docs for the current list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does the Australia stock market open?
Regular trading opens at 10:00 Sydney time (GMT+10).
What time does the Australia stock market close?
The regular session ends at 16:00 Sydney time (GMT+10). On 2 scheduled days in 2026 the session closes early; the holiday calendar above lists each one.
Does the Australia market have a lunch break?
No. The session runs continuously from 10:00 to 16:00 Sydney time.
Is the Australia stock market open on weekends?
No. The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
How many market holidays does Australia have in 2026?
The 2026 calendar lists 7 full closures and 2 shortened sessions. Calendars can shift for local rule changes or special closures, so treat the list as a planning reference.