Everything on this page comes from the exchange's own calendar: when New Zealand Exchange (NZX) trades, every closure through the end of 2027, and a live open-or-closed check that follows Wellington time.
New Zealand Exchange (NZX) trades Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 16:45 Wellington time (Pacific/Auckland), with prices in NZD.
Trading hours
| Session | Local (Wellington) |
|---|---|
| Regular session | 10:00-16:45 |
Remaining 2026 closures
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | Monday |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday |
| 2026-12-28 | Monday |
New Zealand Exchange (NZX) holidays 2027
New Zealand Exchange (NZX) 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 |
| 2027-01-04 | Monday | Day after New Year's Day (observed; 2 Jan falls on Saturday) |
| 2027-02-08 | Monday | Waitangi Day (observed; 6 Feb falls on Saturday, mondayised) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-03-26 | Friday | Good Friday ESTIMATE |
| 2027-03-29 | Monday | Easter Monday ESTIMATE |
| 2027-04-26 | Monday | ANZAC Day (observed; 25 Apr falls on Sunday, mondayised) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-06-07 | Monday | King's Birthday ESTIMATE |
| 2027-06-25 | Friday | Matariki (date gazetted by NZ government; NZX closure not yet confirmed) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-10-25 | Monday | Labour Day ESTIMATE |
| 2027-12-27 | Monday | Christmas Day (observed; 25 Dec falls on Saturday) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-12-28 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed; 26 Dec falls on Sunday) ESTIMATE |
Early closes 2027
| Date | Occasion | Close |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-12-24 | Business Day Prior to Christmas Day (abbreviated trading), ESTIMATED, not yet published by NZX | 12:45 PM NZDT (continuous trading ends; pre-close to 1:00 PM, adjust session to 1:30 PM) |
| 2027-12-31 | Business Day Prior to New Year's Day (abbreviated trading), ESTIMATED, not yet published by NZX | 12:45 PM NZDT (continuous trading ends; pre-close to 1:00 PM, adjust session to 1:30 PM) |
Source: the exchange's official calendar, checked 2026-08-30.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does New Zealand Exchange (NZX) open?
The regular session runs 10:00 to 16:45 Wellington time.
Is New Zealand Exchange (NZX) open on weekends?
No. It trades Monday to Friday.
How many holidays does New Zealand Exchange (NZX) have in 2027?
11 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.