Market hours
Belgium Stock Market Hours
Live session status for the Belgium equity market, with the full trading schedule in Brussels local time (GMT+2), auctions and breaks, and the 2026 holiday calendar.
- Brussels
- GMT+2
- 09:00 – 17:30 local
A regular trading day
All times are Brussels local time (GMT+2). The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
Session structure
- Continuous trading09:00 – 17:30
- Closing auction17:30 – 17:35
Trading week
- MonOpen
- TueOpen
- WedOpen
- ThuOpen
- FriOpen
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
2026 holiday calendar
Full closures and shortened sessions for the Belgium 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 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | Closed |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Closed |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Labour Day | Closed |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Half trading day | Early close 14:00 |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Closed |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Thu | Half trading day | Early close 14:00 |
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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 Belgium stock market open?
Regular trading opens at 09:00 Brussels time (GMT+2).
What time does the Belgium stock market close?
The regular session ends at 17:30 Brussels time (GMT+2). On 2 scheduled days in 2026 the session closes early; the holiday calendar above lists each one.
Does the Belgium market have a lunch break?
No. The session runs continuously from 09:00 to 17:30 Brussels time.
Is the Belgium stock market open on weekends?
No. The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
How many market holidays does Belgium have in 2026?
The 2026 calendar lists 5 full closures and 2 shortened sessions. Calendars can shift for local rule changes or special closures, so treat the list as a planning reference.