U.S. Stock Markets to Operate as Usual on Easter Monday

New York, NY – The U.S. stock market will remain open on Easter Monday, April 21, operating under normal trading hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. This decision is in line with the fact that Easter Monday is not a federally recognized holiday in the United States.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) stated that the only market holiday in April occurs on Good Friday, which fell on April 18 this year. On Easter Monday, the NYSE and NASDAQ will open at 9:30 a.m. ET, while the U.S. bond market will begin trading at 8 a.m. ET, following its typical schedule set by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).

Some international exchanges, such as Euronext Paris and the London Stock Exchange, will observe Easter Monday and remain closed. The next scheduled closure for U.S. markets is Memorial Day, which will be observed on May 26. This holiday honors military personnel who have died in service to the United States.

While many global financial markets shut down on Good Friday and Easter Monday, notable exceptions exist. For instance, both the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange operate as usual on these days. Early trading on Monday indicated a mixed performance for global markets, with U.S. stock-index futures down as investors remained uneasy regarding trade discussions between the U.S., Japan, and the European Union.

Market analysts reported that the dollar experienced losses against major currencies; both the euro and Swiss franc showed strength. Meanwhile, Japan’s yen achieved its peak value against the dollar since September. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 future contracts suggested a decline for the U.S. markets.

Markets in Australia and Hong Kong remained closed on Monday due to local holidays. Treasuries are expected to resume trading in Asia following the holiday break. Investors will look to upcoming economic data releases, alongside ongoing trade conflicts, for further market direction.