Market hours
United Arab Emirates Stock Market Hours
Live session status for the United Arab Emirates equity market, with the full trading schedule in Abu Dhabi local time (GMT+4), auctions and breaks, and the 2026 holiday calendar.
- Abu Dhabi
- GMT+4
- 10:00 – 14:45 local
A regular trading day
All times are Abu Dhabi local time (GMT+4). The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
Session structure
- Opening auction09:30 – 10:00
- Continuous trading10:00 – 14:45
- Closing auction14:45 – 14:55
Trading week
- MonOpen
- TueOpen
- WedOpen
- ThuOpen
- FriOpen
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
2026 holiday calendar
Full closures and shortened sessions for the United Arab Emirates 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 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Fitr | Closed |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr | Closed |
| 26 May 2026 | Tue | Arafah Day | Closed |
| 27 May 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha | Closed |
| 28 May 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Adha | Closed |
| 29 May 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Adha | Closed |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Tue | Hijri New Year | Closed |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Tue | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Closed |
| 2 Dec 2026 | Wed | National Day | Closed |
| 3 Dec 2026 | Thu | National 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 United Arab Emirates stock market open?
Regular trading opens at 10:00 Abu Dhabi time (GMT+4).
What time does the United Arab Emirates stock market close?
The regular session ends at 14:45 Abu Dhabi time (GMT+4).
Does the United Arab Emirates market have a lunch break?
No. The session runs continuously from 10:00 to 14:45 Abu Dhabi time.
Is the United Arab Emirates stock market open on weekends?
No. The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
How many market holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2026?
The 2026 calendar lists 11 full closures. Calendars can shift for local rule changes or special closures, so treat the list as a planning reference.