Market hours
Canada Stock Market Hours
Live session status for the Canada equity market, with the full trading schedule in Toronto local time (GMT-4), auctions and breaks, and the 2026 holiday calendar.
- Toronto
- GMT-4
- 09:30 – 16:00 local
A regular trading day
All times are Toronto local time (GMT-4). The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
Session structure
- Continuous trading09:30 – 16:00
- Post-market (last-sale price)16:15 – 17:00
Trading week
- MonOpen
- TueOpen
- WedOpen
- ThuOpen
- FriOpen
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
2026 holiday calendar
Full closures and shortened sessions for the Canada 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 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Mon | Family Day | Closed |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | Closed |
| 18 May 2026 | Mon | Victoria Day | Closed |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Wed | Canada Day | Closed |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Closed |
| 7 Sep 2026 | Mon | Labour Day | Closed |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Mon | Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Christmas Eve early close | Early close 13:00 |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Closed |
| 28 Dec 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) | Closed |
Get this via the API
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 Canada stock market open?
Regular trading opens at 09:30 Toronto time (GMT-4).
What time does the Canada stock market close?
The regular session ends at 16:00 Toronto time (GMT-4). After-hours activity continues until 17:00. On 1 scheduled day in 2026 the session closes early; the holiday calendar above lists each one.
Does the Canada market have a lunch break?
No. The session runs continuously from 09:30 to 16:00 Toronto time.
Is the Canada stock market open on weekends?
No. The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
How many market holidays does Canada have in 2026?
The 2026 calendar lists 10 full closures and 1 shortened session. Calendars can shift for local rule changes or special closures, so treat the list as a planning reference.