Stock Exchange Closed on Public Holidays? Here's the Complete BEI Schedule

Out of the 365 days in the 2026 calendar, the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) is only open for 239 days. The rest are holidays due to weekends, national public holidays, or collective leave determined by the government. 

For investors who haven't memorized the pattern, misreading the opening schedule of the Indonesian stock exchange can cause orders to pile up without being executed or trading plans to miss their timing.

This article summarizes the Indonesian stock exchange hours in full, along with the list of dates that cause the BEI to close throughout the year.

Key Takeaways:

• BEI operates for 239 trading days throughout 2026; the rest are weekends and national public holidays.
• Regular trading hours are split into two sessions: morning 09:00–12:00 WIB and afternoon 13:30–15:49 WIB, with a shorter schedule on Fridays.
• Whether the stock exchange is open or closed today always follows the official Trading Holiday Calendar published by BEI each year.

Indonesian Stock Exchange Opening Hours: Sessions and Schedule

BEI divides the trading day into several stages, not just "open at this time, close at that time." Each day starts with the pre-opening session from 08:45–08:59 WIB, where Exchange Members enter buy-sell orders before the official opening price is formed.

Session I runs from 09:00–12:00 WIB (Monday–Thursday) or 09:00–11:30 WIB (Friday). After the lunch break, Session II continues from 13:30–15:49 WIB, or 14:00–15:49 WIB on Fridays due to the additional time for Friday prayers.

The day closes with the pre-closing session until 16:15 WIB, where the official closing price is formed through an auction mechanism.

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Stock Exchange Today: Open or Closed? How to Check

The question "is the stock exchange open or closed today" is actually easy to answer if you understand the three categories of days in the BEI calendar. First, regular trading days, i.e., Monday to Friday outside public holidays.

Second, weekends are automatically closed because the exchange only operates on five working days. Third, national public holidays and collective leave determined by the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB).

Throughout 2026, the total effective trading days are recorded at 239, with uneven distribution each month. May has the fewest trading days at 16 due to the density of religious holidays, while July has the most at 23 trading days because there are almost no additional holidays, according to data from Fortune Indonesia.

One thing that often confuses beginner investors: not all religious holidays automatically become stock exchange holidays. If the celebration falls on a weekend, BEI does not list it as an additional holiday because it is already closed anyway.

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List of Public Holidays That Close BEI Throughout 2026

Based on the 2026 Trading Holiday Calendar Announcement Number Peng-00171/BEI.POP/09-2025, here are the key dates that cause BEI to suspend all trading and settlement activities:

• 1 January – New Year's Day
• 16 January – Isra and Mi'raj of Prophet Muhammad SAW
• 16–17 February – Collective leave and Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili
• 18–19 March – Collective leave and Day of Silence (Nyepi) Saka New Year 1948
• 20, 23–24 March – Collective leave for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
• 16 June – Islamic New Year 1448 Hijriah

It should be noted that Eid al-Fitr, which falls on 21–22 March 2026, is not listed as an additional holiday because it coincidentally falls on Saturday-Sunday, as is Vesak Day on 31 May which falls on a Sunday, according to Infopena.com.

This list may change at any time if there are adjustments to Bank Indonesia's operational calendar or government decisions regarding collective leave, so always check official updates via idx.co.id.

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Conclusion

Understanding Indonesian stock exchange hours is not just about knowing when it opens and closes, but also about reading the annual calendar so that transactions don't miss their timing. With 239 trading days and various public holidays spread throughout 2026, investors need to regularly check the official BEI calendar before planning their buy-sell strategies.

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FAQ

Is the Indonesian stock exchange open on Saturdays and Sundays? 

No, BEI only operates Monday to Friday according to the trading days determined each year.

What if I place an order when the exchange is closed? 

The order will be queued and automatically processed during the pre-opening session on the next trading day.

How many effective trading days does BEI have in 2026? 

Total effective trading days throughout 2026 are recorded at 239 days, with May having the fewest trading days.

Will BEI trading hours be extended? 

BEI has discussed the option of opening the market earlier or extending closing hours, but this decision is still under evaluation and not yet final.

Where can I check the latest exchange holiday schedule? 

The official exchange holiday calendar is always available and updated on idx.co.id, including any sudden changes.