Is the Nigerian stock market open at Christmas? Here’s NGX schedule

As the year draws to a close, investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) are preparing for the Christmas and New Year holiday break, which brings temporary pauses in trading activities.

The NGX will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2025, for Christmas Day, in line with Nigeria’s public holiday calendar. Trading activities typically also remain suspended on Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day) when it is declared a public holiday.

Unlike some global markets, the Nigerian stock market does not operate shortened trading sessions ahead of Christmas. As a result, trading on Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) is expected to run as a normal session.

Looking ahead, the NGX will also be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for New Year’s Day. Trading is expected to resume on the next business day, subject to official exchange notices.

Investors are advised to monitor circulars from the Nigerian Exchange Group and the Debt Management Office for any updates affecting equities, bonds, and other fixed-income instruments during the holiday period.

For market participants, the end-of-year break offers a brief pause before trading activity resumes in the new year, when portfolio rebalancing and fresh investment strategies typically take centre stage.