Wall Street is taking a pause for the holiday weekend. Here’s your complete guide to market closures and what to expect when trading resumes.
Market Closures for Good Friday
- Stock markets: NYSE and Nasdaq closed Friday, April 18
- Bond market: Closed after early 2 p.m. ET close Thursday
- Next closure: Memorial Day (May 26)
Trading Resumes Monday
- Stocks: NYSE/Nasdaq reopen at 9:30 a.m. ET April 21
- Bonds: Trading resumes at 8:00 a.m. ET April 21
Bank Availability
Most major banks remain open since Good Friday isn’t a federal holiday. Check with your local branch for hours.
Why This Pause Matters
The break comes after a volatile week:
- Dow sank Thursday on UnitedHealth’s profit warning
- Fed Chair Powell’s inflation concerns spooked investors
- Markets eye earnings season kickoff next week