Is the stock market open or closed on May 19? Is Borsa Istanbul closed on Monday, May 19, and can trades be made?
The May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day will be celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country this year as well. This meaningful day, which is among the official holidays, falls on a Monday, the first day of the work week, in 2025. As is known, not only public institutions but also some private sector organizations take a break from their operations on official holidays. For this reason, investors and those following the markets are wondering whether Borsa Istanbul will be open on May 19. So, will Borsa Istanbul be closed for trading on Monday, May 19, 2025? Will it be possible to buy and sell on the stock market that day?
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The 106th anniversary of the May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day will be celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. On this special day, which is one of the official holidays, the operating status of Borsa Istanbul is a matter of curiosity for investors. For this reason, the calendar of official holidays when Borsa Istanbul is closed has come to the agenda again. So, is the stock market open on Monday, May 19? Will it be possible to trade on Borsa Istanbul that day? Here are the answers to the questions being asked…
IS THE STOCK MARKET OPEN OR CLOSED ON MAY 19?
The May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day is covered under official holidays. Accordingly, many public institutions and private sector organizations will not be providing services on that day.
In this context, Borsa Istanbul will also be closed for trading on Monday, May 19, 2025, and no buying or selling will be possible.
WHEN WILL BORSA ISTANBUL REOPEN?
Following the official holiday on May 19, Borsa Istanbul will resume its operations on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
ARE BANKS OPEN ON MAY 19, AND CAN EFT-WIRE TRANSFERS BE MADE?
Since the May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day is an official holiday, all private and public banks will not be providing services on Monday.
EFT transactions cannot be carried out on official holidays. EFT instructions given via internet banking or ATMs will be processed on the first business day, Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
On the other hand, wire transfers (havale) within the same bank can be made 24/7 via mobile or internet banking. Additionally, thanks to the FAST system, instant money transfers between different banks or to individuals can also be carried out smoothly at any hour of the day.