Market hours
Malaysia Stock Market Hours
Live session status for the Malaysia equity market, with the full trading schedule in Kuala Lumpur local time (GMT+8), auctions and breaks, and the 2026 holiday calendar.
- Kuala Lumpur
- GMT+8
- 09:00 – 16:45 local
A regular trading day
All times are Kuala Lumpur local time (GMT+8). The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
Session structure
- Opening auction08:30 – 09:00
- Morning session09:00 – 12:30
- Midday break12:30 – 14:30
- Afternoon session14:30 – 16:45
- Closing auction16:45 – 16:50
Trading week
- MonOpen
- TueOpen
- WedOpen
- ThuOpen
- FriOpen
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
2026 holiday calendar
Full closures and shortened sessions for the Malaysia 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 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Mon | Thaipusam (observed) | Closed |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Tue | Chinese New Year | Closed |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Wed | Chinese New Year | Closed |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Mon | Hari Raya Puasa (observed) | Closed |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Workers' Day | Closed |
| 27 May 2026 | Wed | Hari Raya Haji | Closed |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Mon | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Closed |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Tue | Wesak Day (in lieu) | Closed |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Wed | Awal Muharram | Closed |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Tue | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Closed |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Mon | National Day | Closed |
| 16 Sep 2026 | Wed | Malaysia Day | Closed |
| 9 Nov 2026 | Mon | Deepavali (observed) | Closed |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Closed |
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Frequently asked questions
What time does the Malaysia stock market open?
Regular trading opens at 09:00 Kuala Lumpur time (GMT+8).
What time does the Malaysia stock market close?
The regular session ends at 16:45 Kuala Lumpur time (GMT+8).
Does the Malaysia market have a lunch break?
Yes. Trading pauses 12:30 to 14:30 Kuala Lumpur time, then resumes for the afternoon session.
Is the Malaysia stock market open on weekends?
No. The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
How many market holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?
The 2026 calendar lists 15 full closures. Calendars can shift for local rule changes or special closures, so treat the list as a planning reference.