Easter Monday 2026: Are Stock Markets Open on This Federal Holiday?
High school students took part in a Junior Achievement simulated trading contest at Iona University on March 19, 2026. The competition was billed as the Iona University Stock Market Challenge.
Market status on Easter Monday 2026
Easter Monday is not a federal holiday in the United States, according to opm.gov. As a result, U.S. stock exchanges will be open on April 6, 2026.
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will trade as usual. The markets had been closed on Good Friday earlier that week.
Trading and industry operations
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association is expected to operate normally on Easter Monday. Trading firms and market participants should plan for a full session.
Banks, mail and delivery services
Most banks will be open on Easter Monday, per guidance from the Federal Reserve. Customers should expect normal branch and online service.
- United States Postal Service will be open and deliver mail on April 6, 2026.
- FedEx will operate as normal on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026.
- UPS Store locations and UPS delivery and pickup services are expected to be open and running.
State and local observances in Indiana
Easter Monday is not a state holiday in Indiana. State government offices will remain open.
Some Indiana school districts may close for the day or be on spring break. Check your local school district for exact schedules.
What this means for the public
If you are asking whether the stock markets are open on Easter Monday 2026, they are. Most financial and delivery services will operate on their regular schedules.
Chris Sims is a trending reporter at Filmogaz.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
