2026 Stock Market Holidays: Good Friday Closure Details

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 2, 2026 8:54 AM ET

U.S. equity markets will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will resume trading on Monday, April 6.

Filmogaz.com provides 2026 Stock Market Holidays: Good Friday Closure Details and the complete holiday calendar. The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association says the U.S. bond market will close early at noon ET on Friday.

2026 market holiday calendar

Friday, April 3 — Closed for Good Friday.
Monday, May 25 — Closed for Memorial Day.
Friday, June 19 — Closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Friday, July 3 — Closed for Independence Day (observed).
Monday, Sept. 7 — Closed for Labor Day.
Thursday, Nov. 26 — Closed for Thanksgiving Day.
Friday, Nov. 27 — Early close at 1 p.m. (day after Thanksgiving).
Thursday, Dec. 24 — Early close at 1 p.m. (Christmas Eve).
Friday, Dec. 25 — Closed for Christmas Day.

What investors should know

Trading halts on observed holidays can affect order processing. Orders placed during closures will execute when markets reopen.

Bond investors should note the noon ET close on Good Friday. Settlement and OTC trading may follow different schedules.

Recent policy news affecting market access

Lawmakers are reviewing the Restore Trust in Congress Act. The bill aims to restrict congressional leaders from trading stocks.

Reports say the measure combines prior efforts to limit member trading. The proposal could alter perceptions of conflicts of interest.

Market benchmarks explained

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)

The DJIA tracks major blue-chip U.S. companies listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ. The index dates back to the 19th century and has evolved over time.

S&P 500

The S&P 500 measures a broad group of 500 large U.S. companies. It is widely used to gauge overall market performance.

NASDAQ

NASDAQ is an electronic marketplace where many technology firms list shares. It operates primarily through electronic trading platforms.

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

The NYSE is the world’s largest exchange by market capitalization of listed companies. It has roots that trace back to the late 18th century.