NSE Trading Hours & Market Holidays
Overview
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
The MIC code for this exchange is XNSA. The acronym or abbreviation for this market is NSE.
This page contains information on Nigerian Stock Exchange trading hours, market holidays, contact information and more.
NSE Trading Hours
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Trading Hours Summary:
The Nigerian Stock Exchange is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 2:20 pm West Africa Standard Time (GMT+01:00).
The Nigerian Stock Exchange does not close for lunch. The Nigerian Stock Exchange is open for a total of 4 hours 20 minutes per day.
The Nigerian Stock Exchange does have extended hours trading. The Pre-Trading Session is from 9:30 am to 9:55 am and 9:55 am to 10:00 am. The Post-Trading Session is from 2:20 pm to 2:25 pm and 2:25 pm to 2:30 pm.
We closely monitor the Nigerian Stock Exchange for changes to their trading hour. Any changes official changes will be reflected here immediately. If you are aware of an upcoming change, please contact us.
Regular Trading Schedule
Monday-Friday:
9:30 am - 9:55 am — Opening Session
9:55 am - 10:00 am — Opening Imbalance Period
10:00 am - 2:20 pm — Trading Session
2:20 pm - 2:25 pm — Extended Hours
2:25 pm - 2:30 pm — Closing Imbalance Period
Partial Trading Schedule
Monday-Friday:
9:30 am - 9:55 am — Opening Session
9:55 am - 10:00 am — Opening Imbalance Period
10:00 am - 12:30 pm — Trading Session
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NSE Market Holidays
The Nigerian Stock Exchange is be closed for twelve holidays in 2022.
The next Nigerian Stock Exchange holiday is Christmas and will be observed on Monday, December 26, 2022 which is 3 weeks from now.
All holiday data is collected exclusively from primary sources. We continually monitory the market for changes to ensure the highest level of accuracy.
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2022 Market Holidays:
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday, April 15, 2022 (past) |
Closed
8 months ago |
| Easter | Monday, April 18, 2022 (past) |
Closed
8 months ago |
| Workers' Day | Monday, May 2, 2022 † (past) |
Closed
7 months ago |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, May 3, 2022 (past) |
Closed
7 months ago |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wednesday, May 4, 2022 (past) |
Closed
7 months ago |
| Democracy Day | Monday, June 13, 2022 (past) |
Closed
6 months ago |
| Eid al-Adha | Monday, July 11, 2022 (past) |
Closed
5 months ago |
| Eid al-Adha | Tuesday, July 12, 2022 (past) |
Closed
5 months ago |
| Independence Day | Monday, October 3, 2022 (past) |
Closed
2 months ago |
| Mawlid | Monday, October 10, 2022 (past) |
Closed
2 months ago |
| Christmas | Monday, December 26, 2022 † |
Closed
3 weeks from now |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday, December 27, 2022 † |
Closed
3 weeks from now |
2023 Market Holidays:
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday, April 7, 2023 |
Closed
4 months from now |
| Easter | Monday, April 10, 2023 |
Closed
4 months from now |
| Workers' Day | Monday, May 1, 2023 |
Closed
5 months from now |
| Democracy Day | Monday, June 12, 2023 |
Closed
6 months from now |
| Eid al-Adha | Thursday, June 29, 2023 |
Closed
7 months from now |
| Eid al-Adha | Friday, June 30, 2023 |
Closed
7 months from now |
| Christmas | Monday, December 25, 2023 |
Closed
1 year from now |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday, December 26, 2023 † |
Closed
1 year from now |
† Indicates the market is closed in observance of the holiday on a different date than when the holiday officially occurs. This is typically the case when a holiday falls on a non-business day.
‡ Indicates that the market is open and has irregular trading hours.
NSE Contact Information — Address, Phone & Email:
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Nigerian Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange House2-4 Customs Street
Lagos, Nigeria
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Phone Number:
+234 700 225 5673
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About the Nigerian Stock Exchange
Nigerian Stock Exchange – Market Structure
The MIC code for Nigerian Stock Exchange is XNSA (THE NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE). This is an "Operating MIC". This means it is a parent entity that operates one or more subsidiary markets or trading platforms, which are called "Segment MICs."
The only Segment MIC under XNSA is XNSA (THE NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE).
Each segment may have a different trading calendar and hours of operation. Additionally within a single segment MIC there can be different trading schedules for certain products, securities, or asset types.
Nigerian Stock Exchange Timezone
The Nigerian Stock Exchange uses the Africa/Lagos timezone. Commonly referred to as West Africa Standard Time. This timezone is currently GMT+01:00. The abbreviation for this timezone is WAT.
The Africa/Lagos timezone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Market Capitalization
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Nigerian Stock Exchange Currency
The Nigerian Stock Exchange trades in Nigerian Nairas. The currency code is NGN. The currency symbol is "₦".
Economy & Geography
The Nigerian Stock Exchange is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria located in Africa (Sub-Saharan Africa - Western Africa). 🇳🇬
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