Everything on this page comes from the exchange's own calendar: when Dubai Financial Market trades, every closure through the end of 2027, and a live open-or-closed check that follows Dubai time.
Dubai Financial Market trades Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 15:00 Dubai time (Asia/Dubai), with prices in AED.
Trading hours
| Session | Local (Dubai) |
|---|---|
| Regular session | 10:00-15:00 |
Remaining 2026 closures
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-02 | Wednesday |
| 2026-12-03 | Thursday |
Dubai Financial Market holidays 2027
Dubai Financial Market has not yet published its own consolidated 2027 calendar. The dates below come from official sources (government gazettes and exchange announcements); any date still awaiting confirmation is marked, and this page is updated when the exchange publishes.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | Friday | New Year's Day (Friday) |
| 2027-03-09 | Tuesday | Eid Al Fitr (day 1, est. Tue) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-03-10 | Wednesday | Eid Al Fitr (day 2, est. Wed) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-03-11 | Thursday | Eid Al Fitr (day 3, est. Thu; a 4th day Fri 12 Mar possible if Ramadan runs 30 days) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-05-15 | Saturday | Arafah (Haj) Day (est. Sat - falls on weekend) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-05-16 | Sunday | Eid Al Adha (day 1, est. Sun) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-05-17 | Monday | Eid Al Adha (day 2, est. Mon) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-05-18 | Tuesday | Eid Al Adha (day 3, est. Tue) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-06-06 | Sunday | Hijri New Year's Day (est. Sun - falls on weekend) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-08-14 | Saturday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (est. Sat - falls on weekend) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-12-02 | Thursday | Eid Al Etihad / UAE National Day (day 1, Thu - date fixed by law, 2027 observance not yet confirmed) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-12-03 | Friday | Eid Al Etihad / UAE National Day (day 2, Fri - date fixed by law, 2027 observance not yet confirmed) ESTIMATE |
Source: the exchange's official calendar, checked 2026-08-30.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Dubai Financial Market open?
The regular session runs 10:00 to 15:00 Dubai time.
Is Dubai Financial Market open on weekends?
No. It trades Monday to Friday.
How many holidays does Dubai Financial Market have in 2027?
12 scheduled closures. Dates marked as estimates await the official calendar.
Where do these dates come from?
From official statutory holidays and the exchange's historical pattern; the official 2027 calendar is not yet published, last checked 2026-08-30.