The next scheduled Hong Kong Exchanges closure is Friday 25 December 2026. Before that, trading ends early at 12:00 on Thursday 24 December 2026. Everything on this page comes from the exchange's own calendar: when Hong Kong Exchanges trades, every closure through the end of 2027, and a live open-or-closed check that follows Hong Kong time.
Hong Kong Exchanges trades Monday to Friday, from 09:30 to 16:00 Hong Kong time (Asia/Hong Kong), with a lunch break from 12:00 to 13:00, and prices in HKD.
Trading hours
| Session | Local (Hong Kong) |
|---|---|
| Morning session | 09:30-12:00 |
| Lunch break | 12:00-13:00 (closed) |
| Afternoon session | 13:00-16:00 |
| Early-close days | close at 12:00, no afternoon session |
Remaining 2026 closures
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-25 | Friday |
Hong Kong Exchanges holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | Friday | New Year's Day (The first day of January) |
| 2027-02-08 | Monday | The third day of Lunar New Year |
| 2027-02-09 | Tuesday | The fourth day of Lunar New Year |
| 2027-03-26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2027-03-29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 2027-04-05 | Monday | Ching Ming Festival |
| 2027-05-13 | Thursday | The Birthday of the Buddha |
| 2027-06-09 | Wednesday | Tuen Ng Festival |
| 2027-07-01 | Thursday | Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day |
| 2027-09-16 | Thursday | Day following Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival |
| 2027-10-01 | Friday | National Day |
| 2027-10-08 | Friday | Chung Yeung Festival |
| 2027-12-27 | Monday | First weekday after Christmas Day |
Early closes 2027
| Date | Occasion | Close |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-02-05 | Eve of Lunar New Year | 12:00 securities / 12:30 most derivatives (standing half-day arrangement; the fetched page marks it 'no afternoon and after-hours trading' without stating times) |
| 2027-12-24 | Eve of Christmas Day | 12:00 securities / 12:30 most derivatives (standing half-day arrangement; page states 'no afternoon and after-hours trading') |
| 2027-12-31 | Eve of New Year | 12:00 securities / 12:30 most derivatives (standing half-day arrangement; page states 'no afternoon and after-hours trading'; also no after-hours session for Holiday Trading contracts) |
Source: the exchange's official calendar, checked 2026-08-30.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the next HKEX holiday?
The next scheduled Hong Kong Exchanges closure is Friday 25 December 2026.
What time does Hong Kong Exchanges open?
Trading runs 09:30 to 16:00 Hong Kong time, with a lunch break from 12:00 to 13:00. On scheduled early-close days trading ends at 12:00.
Is Hong Kong Exchanges open on weekends?
No. It trades Monday to Friday.
How many holidays does Hong Kong Exchanges have in 2027?
13 scheduled closures.
Where do these dates come from?
From the exchange's own published 2027 calendar, last checked 2026-08-30.