The U.S. stock market will close on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, which is a rare holiday during the spring trading season. Investors should keep an eye on international markets during this time, since Easter Monday trading varies around the world.
Good Friday Closure in the U.S. Stock Market
Good Friday, falling on April 3 this year, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is an important religious day for many Christians. Despite its importance, the day isn't recognized as a federal holiday in the United States. Still, financial markets in the U.S. Will shut down entirely for the day.
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq will both be closed on Friday, resuming normal operations at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 6. This closure includes all major NYSE trading platforms, such as NYSE American Equities, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE National, and NYSE Texas late trading sessions, which will also pause for the day.
Bond and Over-the-Counter Markets See Partial and Full Closures
The bond market operates under a different schedule. While it remains open on Good Friday, it will close early at noon Eastern Daylight Time, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Bond trading will then resume regular hours on the following Tuesday, April 7.
Over-the-counter (OTC) trading, which involves securities not listed on formal exchanges and is generally conducted directly between parties, will be completely closed on Good Friday. This shutdown impacts many smaller and less liquid markets that rely on OTC transactions for daily trading activity.
Impact on Other U.S. Financial Services and Businesses
Good Friday's status as a state public holiday in Florida means some government offices and courts will shut down. However, most banks across the country will remain open, offering regular hours of operation. Likewise, major delivery services such as UPS and FedEx will continue their usual schedules, ensuring that mail and packages keep moving despite the market closure.
International Market Responses Differ on Good Friday and Easter Monday
Outside the U.S., the Good Friday market closure is more widespread but varies by region. European exchanges like the London Stock Exchange and Euronext will observe closures not only on Good Friday but also on Easter Monday, April 6.
Europeans traditionally observe both Good Friday and Easter Monday as public holidays, which is why markets close for two days.
In contrast, major Asian markets, including the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange, will operate as usual on Good Friday without any holiday interruptions. This divergence highlights how cultural and religious observances influence financial market schedules differently around the world.
Stock Market Holiday Calendar for 2026
Following Good Friday, the U.S. Stock market will maintain a routine schedule until its next holiday closure on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Other market holidays slated for 2026 include Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19, Washington's Birthday on February 16, Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19, and Independence Day observed on July 3.
Later in the year, the markets will close for Labor Day on September 7 and Thanksgiving on November 26, with a shortened trading day on the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 27. Christmas Eve will see early market closure at 1 p.m., followed by a full Christmas Day holiday on December 25.
Investors should note that although the U.S. stock market closes on Good Friday, the bond market runs a shortened schedule, and international markets have different holiday practices. Planning trades around these dates requires attention to these nuances, especially as Easter Monday will keep some global markets closed but not all.
