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Is the Stock Market Closed on Good Friday and Easter 2022?
Investors are about to embark on a three-day (or three-and-a-half-day) holiday weekend.
The stock market is closed on Friday, April 15, 2022 â Good Friday, as well as the start of Passover this year â ahead of the Easter Sunday holiday, which falls on April 17.
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As a result, no major earnings are scheduled for Friday.
However, bond traders will enjoy not just a full Friday off, but also a partial trading day Thursday. The bond markets will shut down early, at 2 p.m., for Maundy Thursday.
Stock and bond trading resume at their normal hours on Monday, the day after Easter.
The following is a schedule of all stock market and bond market holidays for 2022. Note that regular trading hours for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq Stock Market are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern on weekdays. The stock markets close at 1 p.m. on early-closure days; bond markets close early at 2 p.m.
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2022 Market Holidays
| Date | Holiday | NYSE | Nasdaq | Bond Markets* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Jan. 17 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Monday, Feb. 21 | Presidents’ Day/Washington’s Birthday | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Thursday, April 14 | Maundy Thursday | Open | Open | Early close (2 p.m.) |
| Friday, April 15 | Good Friday | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Friday, May 27 | Friday Before Memorial Day | Open | Open | Early close (2 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 30 | Memorial Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Monday, June 20 | Juneteenth National Independence Day (Observed) | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Friday, July 1 | Friday Before Independence Day | Open | Open | Early close (2 p.m.) |
| Monday, July 4 | Independence Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Monday, Sept. 5 | Labor Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Monday, Oct. 10 | Columbus Day | Open | Open | Closed |
| Friday, Nov. 11 | Veterans Day | Open | Open | Closed |
| Thursday, Nov. 24 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Friday, Nov. 25 | Day After Thanksgiving | Early close (1 p.m.) |
Early close (1 p.m.) |
Early close (2 p.m.) |
| Friday, Dec. 23 | Christmas Eve (Observed) | Open | Open | Early close (2 p.m.) |
| Monday, Dec. 26 | Christmas Day (Observed) | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Friday, Dec. 30 | New Year’s Eve (Observed) | Open | Open | Early close (2 p.m.) |
* This is the recommended bond market holiday schedule from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). This schedule is subject to change.
Market Holiday Observations
When it comes to the stock and bond markets alike, if a holiday falls on a weekend, market closures are dictated by two rules:
- If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the market will close on the preceding Friday.
- If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the market will close on the subsequent Monday.
Stock and Bond Market Hours
The “core trading” stock market hours for the NYSE and Nasdaq are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. However, both exchanges offer premarket trading hours between 4 and 9:30 a.m., as well as late trading hours between 4 and 8 p.m.
Bond markets typically trade between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The stock markets close at 1 p.m. on early-closure days; bond markets close early at 2 p.m.
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Can You Pay Taxes With a Credit Card? And How to Do It
Sadly, thereâs no avoiding paying taxes to the IRS â whether thatâs once a year or multiple times for those who are self-employed. However, what you do have agency over is how you pay. One of the few ways you can pay taxes is with a credit card. Whether you want to pay the IRS […]
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Chase United Quest Card: 90,000 Points Signup Bonus Offer
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15 Plants That Are Hard To Kill (Even If You Try)
Plants are a great feature in any room apartment, especially these hard to kill options.
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Credit Card Processing: What Is It and How Does it Work?
When you swipe, tap, or insert your card to pay for a purchase, credit card payment processing is set into motion to authorize the transaction. On the surface, credit card processing may seem instantaneous, but in reality, itâs a complex, multi-step process. It also can be expensive for a merchant, which is why some may […]
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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying New Clothes
Curbing a shopping habit can be difficult, but there are strategies you can use to make it easier. Here are some questions to ask yourself.
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Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage a Good Short-Term Strategy Until Interest Rates Cool Off?
We know mortgage rates are projected to keep rising, so whatâs a cost-effective solution if you need a home loan today? Well, one idea is to look beyond the popular 30-year fixed, which is no longer a screaming bargain. For the past several years, fixed-rate mortgages were often priced the same or even lower than… Read More »Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage a Good Short-Term Strategy Until Interest Rates Cool Off?
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