Good Friday, which falls on Friday, April 18, this year, is one of the holiest days on the Christian calendar. It marks the crucifixion of Jesus and recognizes the sacrifice of his death.
While Good Friday isn’t considered a federal holiday, it is observed by the faithful in a variety of ways including fasting, meditation, worship or attending church service.
Though it is one of the biggest Christian observances of the year, most businesses and government agencies, including the U.S. postal service, operate normally on the day. A majority of banks and credit unions are also open during regular business hours on Good Friday.
But what about Wall Street? Is the stock market open on Good Friday?
If you’re wondering if there will be trading on the April holiday, here’s what you should know on the NYSE, the Nasdaq and the bond market for 2025.
Is the stock market open on Good Friday 2025?
All U.S. markets, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq observe 10 holidays annually. They include the following:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Washington’s Birthday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth National Independence Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
Along with the above holidays, Good Friday is also observed by the U.S. markets, which means that on Friday, April 18, all major U.S. stock markets will be closed and there will be no trading hours.
U.S. bond markets observe the same holiday schedule as the stock market, so they will also be closed on Good Friday 2025.
Are world markets open on Good Friday?
Much like the U.S., many markets across the world will also be closed in observance of Good Friday, with some of those remaining closed on Monday, April 21, as well, in observance of Easter Monday.
The U.S. markets, don’t observe Easter Monday and will, therefore, resume trading on Monday, April 21.
While many world markets don’t have trading hours on Good Friday and Easter Monday, notable exceptions are the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange, among others.
