The U.S. stock markets will be closed on Good Friday, April 18, 2025 just two days before Easter Sunday, which falls on April 20 this year. Good Friday is one of the 10 official holidays when the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq both remain closed. The bond markets will also be closed that day.
Is the Stock Market Open on Maundy Thursday?
Yes, the stock market will follow regular trading hours on Maundy Thursday, April 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. However, the bond markets will close early that day at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time as recommended by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Maundy Thursday is one of the five early-closing days for bonds in the year.
Why Does Easter Change Dates Every Year?
Easter doesn’t have a fixed date because it’s based on the lunar calendar. It always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox (which was on March 20 this year). The full moon, also known as the Pink Moon, will be on April 13 at 00:22 UTC. That’s why Easter will land on Sunday, April 20 in 2025.
Will the Market Be Open After Easter?
Yes, all markets will reopen with normal hours on Monday, April 21 the day after Easter. Since Easter is always on a Sunday, markets are never open on Easter Day itself.
NYSE and Nasdaq 2025 Holiday Calendar
Here are the official U.S. stock market holidays in 2025 when NYSE and Nasdaq will remain closed:
- New Year’s Day: Wednesday, Jan. 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 20
- Washington’s Birthday: Monday, Feb. 17
- Good Friday: Friday, April 18
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 26
- Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19
- Independence Day: Friday, July 4
- Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 1
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 27
- Christmas Day: Thursday, Dec. 25
Bond markets follow the same schedule but also close on:
- Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 13
- Veterans Day: Tuesday, Nov. 11
Global Markets Also Shut Down on Good Friday
It’s not just the U.S. major stock exchanges that also stay closed on Good Friday, including:
- London Stock Exchange (UK)
- Toronto Stock Exchange (Canada)
- Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Germany)
This makes Good Friday a global pause in financial trading.
Important Note for Investors
Because of the early closure of bond markets on April 17 and the full closure on April 18, many investors and traders may adjust their positions earlier in the week, especially by Wednesday. If you’re planning trades or need to monitor economic indicators, consider that some government data releases may also be shifted due to the holiday weekend.
