The Reserve Bank has advised market participants that it will be closed for trading and settlement on several public holidays this festive season.
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will be closed for trading and settlement on the following official public holidays:
• Tuesday, 16 December 2025
• Thursday, 25 December 2025
• Friday, 26 December 2025 and
• Thursday, 1 January 2026
“The SARB’s open market and foreign exchange transactions have been scheduled to mature and settle on official business days during December 2025 and January 2026. No settlement will take place via the South African Multiple Option Settlement (SAMOS) system on the dates specified above,” the central bank said.
The SARB’s foreign exchange desk will close at 12:00 midday on 24 and 31 December 2025.
Domestic money market operations will be conducted as usual, with the position closing at 16:55 on both days.
Queries regarding the above may be directed to Provia Mangoedi at +27 12 313 4952 and Andries Tshishonga at +27 12 313 4950. -SAnews.gov.za
