Is the Stock Market Open on Good Friday? 2025 Global Trading Guide

Good Friday, a significant Christian holiday, impacts global financial markets differently. This fact-driven guide clarifies trading schedules for U.S., Canadian, and international exchanges, with verified 2025 data.

U.S. Stock Markets: Closed on Good Friday

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are closed on Good Friday (April 18, 2025), as it is one of the 10 annual U.S. market holidays 158. Key details:

• No Trading: All equities, ETFs, and options markets suspend operations.
• Bond Markets: Also closed, following the same holiday schedule as stocks 78.
• Early Closures: Bond markets close early at 2:00 p.m. ET on April 17 (the day before Good Friday) 8.

2025 U.S. Stock Market Holidays:

Canadian Markets: Closed on Good Friday

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) are closed on April 18, 2025, for Good Friday 9. Trading resumes on Monday, April 21.

Key Canadian Holidays in 2025:

• Family Day: February 17
• Victoria Day: May 19
• Canada Day: July 1

International Markets: Mixed Closures

Closed:

• India (NSE/BSE): Closed on April 18.
• UK (LSE): Closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday (April 21).
• Germany (FWB): Closed for Easter holidays.

Open:

• Japan (Tokyo Stock Exchange): Operates normally.
• China (Shanghai Stock Exchange): Open but with reduced volumes.

Early Closures & Exceptions

• U.S. Early Closures in 2025:
  • July 3 (Independence Day Eve): Close at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • November 28 (Black Friday): Close at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • December 24 (Christmas Eve): Close at 1:00 p.m. ET 810.
• Bond Markets: Close early on days like Memorial Day Eve and New Year’s Eve 8.

FAQs

Q: Can I trade crypto on Good Friday?
A: Yes. Cryptocurrency markets operate 24/7, unaffected by traditional market holidays 5.

Q: Are banks open on Good Friday?
A: Most U.S. banks remain open, but federal offices and the Postal Service operate normally 711.

Q: What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?
A: Markets close the preceding Friday or following Monday (e.g., July 4, 2026, observed on July 3) 10.

Q: How do global closures affect U.S. investors?
A: Reduced liquidity and delayed reactions may occur in international ETFs or ADRs 11.

Key Takeaways

1. U.S. and Canadian markets are closed on Good Friday, with no trading activity.
2. Bond markets follow the same holiday schedule but close early the day before.
3. International closures vary: Plan around regions like Europe (closed) vs. Asia (open).
4. Crypto markets operate normally, offering alternatives for active traders.

For strategies on navigating market closures, explore our guide to How to sell Pi Coin.