Wondering when the ASX is open and trading over the Christmas holidays? Here's the lowdown

The ASX won't operate as normal over the festive season. Here's what you need to know.

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Key points

  • The ASX will be open and trading as normal this week as many Aussies gear up to celebrate Christmas on Sunday
  • The exchange will be closed on Monday 26 December and Tuesday 27 December in recognition of Boxing Day and the Christmas Day public holiday
  • Looking further ahead, the ASX will be closed on 2 January for the New Year's Day public holiday

The silly season is upon us, complete with Christmas parties, perhaps too much food and drink, and of course, public holidays. Alas, that means the ASX won't be trading as usual during the holiday period.

If you're wondering which days a market watcher can relax and spend time with friends and family over the coming weeks without fear of missing out, you've come to the right place.

When will the ASX be open over the holiday period?

This year has truly flown by, if I do say so myself. We're now just days away from Christmas. That means the ASX will be shutting shop for a few upcoming sessions.

Fortunately, there's still plenty of time to complete any final ASX trades of the year. The market will be trading as normal for all of this week.

It will close at 4pm AEDT this Friday as many Aussie families prepare to herald Santa's arrival on Sunday morning. Here's a breakdown of ASX's operating hours over the upcoming holiday period:

Upcoming eventsDateIs the ASX open?Operating hours (AEDT)
Last business day before ChristmasFriday 23 DecemberYes10am to 4pm
Boxing DayMonday 26 DecemberNo
Christmas Day public holidayTuesday 27 DecemberNo
ASX reopens after ChristmasWednesday 28 DecemberYes10am to 4pm
Last business day of the yearFriday 30 DecemberYes10am to 4pm
New Year's Day public holidayMonday 2 JanuaryNo
First trading day of 2023Tuesday 3 JanuaryYes10am to 4pm

As the above chart shows, the Boxing Day public holiday will follow Sunday's festivities. It falls on Monday 26 December.

The following day –Tuesday 27 December – the ASX will recognise the Christmas Day public holiday

Thus, the ASX won't reopen until Wednesday 28 December at 10am AEDT. It will then trade as normal for the remainder of next week before the official end of 2022.

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day will be celebrated next weekend. The ASX will close for the official New Year's Day public holiday on Monday 2 January.

The first ASX trade of 2023 will occur on Tuesday 3 January and the market will operate as normal once more.

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