Everything on this page comes from the exchange's own calendar: when Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) trades, every closure through the end of 2027, and a live open-or-closed check that follows Johannesburg time.
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) trades Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17:00 Johannesburg time (Africa/Johannesburg), with prices in ZAR.
Trading hours
| Session | Local (Johannesburg) |
|---|---|
| Regular session | 09:00-17:00 |
Remaining 2026 closures
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | Thursday |
| 2026-12-16 | Wednesday |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday |
| 2026-12-28 | Monday |
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) holidays 2027
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) 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 |
| 2027-03-22 | Monday | Human Rights Day (observed; 21 Mar falls on Sunday) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-03-26 | Friday | Good Friday ESTIMATE |
| 2027-03-29 | Monday | Family Day ESTIMATE |
| 2027-04-27 | Tuesday | Freedom Day ESTIMATE |
| 2027-06-16 | Wednesday | Youth Day ESTIMATE |
| 2027-08-09 | Monday | National Women's Day ESTIMATE |
| 2027-09-24 | Friday | Heritage Day ESTIMATE |
| 2027-12-16 | Thursday | Day of Reconciliation ESTIMATE |
| 2027-12-27 | Monday | Day of Goodwill (observed; 26 Dec falls on Sunday) ESTIMATE |
Source: the exchange's official calendar, checked 2026-08-30.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) open?
The regular session runs 09:00 to 17:00 Johannesburg time.
Is Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) open on weekends?
No. It trades Monday to Friday.
How many holidays does Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) have in 2027?
10 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.