17.03.2026 09:40
A warning has been issued for investors who will be trading on Borsa Istanbul before Ramadan Bayram regarding the settlement period. Due to the T+2 system, the transfer of money from stock and fund sales may extend to after the holiday. Therefore, an investor who sells tomorrow will only be able to receive their money on March 23, Monday.
The T+2 settlement system applied in stock and mutual fund transactions on Borsa Istanbul will directly affect investors' cash flow due to the Ramadan Bayram holiday. Investors who sell on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (tomorrow) will only see their money in their accounts on Monday, March 23, after the holiday.
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY
The critical threshold for investors in need of cash points to today. Those who sell stocks and funds today will be able to receive their money on Thursday, March 19. However, payments for sales made on Wednesday or Thursday will be postponed to Monday, March 23, due to the holiday.
THE STOCK EXCHANGE WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE HOLIDAY
Borsa Istanbul will enter a holiday period after trading for half a day on Thursday, which coincides with the eve of Ramadan Bayram, and will remain closed until Monday. It is important for investors to plan accordingly, as no settlement transactions will take place during this period.