Market hours
New Zealand Stock Market Hours
Live session status for the New Zealand equity market, with the full trading schedule in Wellington local time (GMT+12), auctions and breaks, and the 2026 holiday calendar.
- Wellington
- GMT+12
- 10:00 – 16:45 local
A regular trading day
All times are Wellington local time (GMT+12). The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
Session structure
- Continuous trading10:00 – 16:45
- Closing auction16:45 – 17:00
Trading week
- MonOpen
- TueOpen
- WedOpen
- ThuOpen
- FriOpen
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
2026 holiday calendar
Full closures and shortened sessions for the New Zealand 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 Jan 2026 | Fri | Day after New Year's Day | Closed |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Fri | Waitangi Day | Closed |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | Closed |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Closed |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Mon | ANZAC Day (observed) | Closed |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Mon | King's Birthday | Closed |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Fri | Matariki | Closed |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Mon | Labour Day | Closed |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Abbreviated day | Early close 12:45 |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Closed |
| 28 Dec 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) | Closed |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Thu | Abbreviated day | Early close 12:45 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time does the New Zealand stock market open?
Regular trading opens at 10:00 Wellington time (GMT+12).
What time does the New Zealand stock market close?
The regular session ends at 16:45 Wellington time (GMT+12). On 2 scheduled days in 2026 the session closes early; the holiday calendar above lists each one.
Does the New Zealand market have a lunch break?
No. The session runs continuously from 10:00 to 16:45 Wellington time.
Is the New Zealand stock market open on weekends?
No. The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
How many market holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
The 2026 calendar lists 11 full closures and 2 shortened sessions. Calendars can shift for local rule changes or special closures, so treat the list as a planning reference.