Market hours
South Africa Stock Market Hours
Live session status for the South Africa equity market, with the full trading schedule in Johannesburg local time (GMT+2), auctions and breaks, and the 2026 holiday calendar.
- Johannesburg
- GMT+2
- 09:00 – 16:50 local
A regular trading day
All times are Johannesburg local time (GMT+2). The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
Session structure
- Opening auction08:30 – 09:00
- Continuous trading09:00 – 16:50
- Closing auction16:50 – 17:00
Trading week
- MonOpen
- TueOpen
- WedOpen
- ThuOpen
- FriOpen
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
2026 holiday calendar
Full closures and shortened sessions for the South Africa 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 | Family Day | Closed |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Mon | Freedom Day | Closed |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Workers' Day | Closed |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Tue | Youth Day | Closed |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Mon | National Women's Day (observed) | Closed |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Thu | Heritage Day | Closed |
| 16 Dec 2026 | Wed | Day of Reconciliation | Closed |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Closed |
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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 South Africa stock market open?
Regular trading opens at 09:00 Johannesburg time (GMT+2).
What time does the South Africa stock market close?
The regular session ends at 16:50 Johannesburg time (GMT+2).
Does the South Africa market have a lunch break?
No. The session runs continuously from 09:00 to 16:50 Johannesburg time.
Is the South Africa stock market open on weekends?
No. The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
How many market holidays does South Africa have in 2026?
The 2026 calendar lists 10 full closures. Calendars can shift for local rule changes or special closures, so treat the list as a planning reference.