Stock Market Holidays 2025: All You Need to Know

The stock market remains open for most of the year, but it's essential to be aware of specific trading days when the markets are either closed or close early.

In this guide, we cover the major stock market holidays in 2025 to help you stay ahead and plan your trades effectively.

TL;DR 

• The stock market operates most of the year, but specific holidays cause closures or early closures.

• Each region and exchange has its own set of holidays.

• In North America, some key holidays include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Christmas.

• In Europe, expect closures on New Year’s Day, Good Friday, and Christmas.

• Asian markets observe holidays like Chinese New Year and Japan’s Golden Week.

• Stay updated on specific market holidays to avoid missed trading opportunities.

When Do Stock Markets Operate?

Before diving into stock market holidays, it’s helpful to know when each stock exchange typically operates. Below, we break down global stock markets by region and their regular trading hours.

North America

• New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq (NQ), Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)

  • Trading hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET (Monday to Friday)

• Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV)

  • Trading hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST (Monday to Friday)

South America

• B3 Brazil Bolsa Balcao

  • Trading hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:55 p.m. ET (Monday to Friday)

Europe & the UK

• London Stock Exchange (LSE)

  • Trading hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. GMT (Monday to Friday)

• Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE)

  • Trading hours: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. CEST (Monday to Friday)

• Six Swiss Exchange (SWX)

  • Trading hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:20 p.m. CEST (Monday to Friday)

• Euronext Amsterdam (XAMS)

  • Trading hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CEST (Monday to Friday)

• Stockholm Stock Exchange (XSTO)

  • Trading hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:25 p.m. CEST (Monday to Friday)

• Madrid Stock Exchange (BME)

  • Trading hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CET (Monday to Friday)

• Milan Stock Exchange (MIL)

  • Trading hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CET (Monday to Friday)

Asia and the Middle East

• Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)

  • Trading hours: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 2:57 p.m. CST (Monday to Friday)

• Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)

  • Trading hours: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. JST (Monday to Friday)

• Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE)

  • Trading hours: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 2:57 p.m. CST (Monday to Friday)

• Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK)

  • Trading hours: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. HKT (Monday to Friday)

• National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)

  • Trading hours: 9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. IST (Monday to Friday)

• Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)

  • Trading hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. AST (Monday to Friday)

• Korea Exchange (KRX)

  • Trading hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. KST (Monday to Friday)

• Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE)

  • Trading hours: 9:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CST (Monday to Friday)

Africa

• Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)

  • Trading hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SAST (Monday to Friday)

Australia/Oceania

• Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)

  • Trading hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. AEDT (Monday to Friday)

What Are Stock Market Holidays?

Stock market holidays are days when the stock market either closes entirely or operates on reduced hours. These closures can vary by region and exchange, and it’s important to stay informed to avoid missing key trading opportunities.

North America

USA

• New Year’s Eve: 31 December

• New Year’s Day: 1 January

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 20 January

• President’s Day (Washington’s Birthday): 17 February

• Good Friday: 18 April

• Memorial Day: 26 May

• Juneteenth: 19 June

• Independence Day: 3 July (early closure at 1:00 p.m. ET)

• Labour Day: 2 September

• Thanksgiving Day: 27 November (early closure on 28 November)

• Christmas Eve: 24 December

• Christmas: 25 December

Mexico

• New Year’s Day: 1 January

• Constitution Day: 3 February 

• Presidents’ Day: 17 March

• Maundy Thursday: 17 April

• Good Friday: 18 April

• Labour Day: 1 May

• Independence Day: 16 September

• Revolution Day: 17 November

• Bank Holiday: 12 December

• Christmas: 25 December

2025 Foreign Stock Exchange Market Holidays

United Kingdom

• New Year’s Eve: 31 December (early closure at 12:30 p.m. GMT)

• New Year’s Day: 1 January

• Good Friday: 18 April

• Easter Monday: 21 April

• Early May Bank Holiday: 5 May

• Late May Bank Holiday: 26 May

• Summer Bank Holiday: 25 August

• Christmas Eve: 24 December (early closure at 12:30 p.m. GMT)

• Christmas: 25 December

• Boxing Day: 26 December

Europe

• New Year’s Day: 1 January

• Good Friday: 18 April

• Easter Monday: 21 April

• Labour Day: 1 May

• Christmas Eve: 24 December (early closure)

• Christmas: 25 December

• Boxing Day: 26 December

• New Year’s Eve: 31 December (early closure)

Asia & the Middle East

China (Shanghai, Shenzhen)

• Chinese New Year: 29 January – 4 February

• Tomb Sweeping Day: 4 April

• Labour Day: 1 May

• Dragon Boat Festival: 22 June

• Mid-Autumn Festival: 8 September

• National Day: 1 – 7 October

Japan (Tokyo)

• New Year’s: 1-3 January

• Coming of Age Day: 13 January

• National Foundation Day: 11 February

• Emperor’s Birthday: 23 February

• Vernal Equinox: 20 March

• Showa Day: 29 April

• Constitution Memorial Day: 3 May

• Greenery Day: 4 May

• Children’s Day: 5 May

• Marine Day: 21 July

• Mountain Day: 11 August

• Respect for the Aged Day: 15 September

• Autumnal Equinox: 23 September

• Sports Day: 13 October

• Culture Day: 3 November

• Labour Thanksgiving Day: 23 November

• New Year’s Eve: 31 December

India (NSE, BSE)

• Mahashivratri: 26 February

• Holi: 14 March

• Eid el Fitr: 31 March

• Shri Mahavir Jayanti: 10 April

• Good Friday: 18 April

• Maharashtra Day: 1 May

• Independence Day: 15 August

• Ganesh Chaturthi: 27 August

• Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra: 2 October

• Diwali Laxmi Pujan: 21 October

• Balipratipada: 22 October

• Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev: 5 November

• Christmas: 25 December

South Korea (Korea Exchange)

• New Year’s Day: 1 January

• Korean New Year: 27 – 30 January

• Independence Movement Day: 3 March

• Labour Day: 1 May

• Vesak Day: 5-6 May

• Memorial Day: 6 June

• Liberation Day: 15 August

• National Foundation Day: 3 October

• Chuseok Festivity: 6 – 9 October

• Christmas Day: 25 December

• New Year’s Eve: 31 December

Hong Kong (Hong Kong Stock Exchange)

• New Year’s Day: 1 January

• Lunar New Year: 29 January – 31 January

• Ching Ming Festival: 4 April

• Good Friday: 18 April

• Easter Monday: 21 April

• Labour Day: 1 May

• Vesak Day: 5 May

• Special Administrative Region Day: 1 July

• National Day: 1 October

• Mid-Autumn Festival: 7 October

• Christmas: 25-26 December

Taiwan (Taiwan Stock Exchange)

• Chinese New Year: 29 January – 2 February

• Tomb Sweeping Day: 4 April

• Dragon Boat Festival: 22 June

• Mid-Autumn Festival: 8 September

• National Day: 10 October

United Arab Emirates (Middle East)

• New Year’s Day: 1 January

• Eid al-Adha: 31 March – 1 April

• Arafat Day: 5 – 6 June

• Islamic New Year: 26 June

• National Day: 1 – 2 December

South America 

• New Year’s Day: 1 January 

• Carnival: 3-4 March

• Good Friday: 18 April

• Tiradentes Day: 21 April

• Labour Day: 1 May

• Corpus Christi Day: 19 June

• Black Awareness Day: 20 November

• Christmas Eve: 24 December

• Christmas: 25 December

• New Year’s Eve: 31 January

Australia/Oceania 

• New Year’s Day: 1 January 

• Australia Day: 27 January 

• Good Friday: 18 April

• Easter: 21 April

• Anzac Day: 25 April

• King’s Birthday: 9 June

• Christmas: 25 December

• Boxing Day: 26 December 

Africa

• New Year’s Day: 1 January

• Human Rights Day: 21 March

• Good Friday: 18 April

• Family Day: 21 April

• Freedom Day: 28 April

• Workers’ Day: 1 May

• Youth Day: 16 June

• Heritage Day: 24 September

• Day of Reconciliation: 16 December

• Christmas: 25 December

• Boxing Day: 26 December

Conclusion

Being aware of stock market events in 2025 can help traders plan their activities and avoid missing important trading opportunities. These holidays vary by region and exchange, so it's crucial to stay informed about the closures and early closures specific to your market of interest. By factoring these dates into your trading strategy, you can manage your positions effectively and avoid unnecessary disruptions.

FAQs:

When is the stock market closed in the USA? 

Major US holidays with stock market closures include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Do European markets close for holidays? 

Yes, European exchanges close on holidays such as New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Labour Day, and Christmas.

Are stock markets closed during Chinese New Year? 

Yes, markets in China (Shanghai and Shenzhen) are closed for the Chinese New Year holiday.

What should I do if the market is closed on a holiday? 

Consider adjusting your trading strategy in advance and monitor market trends when the exchange is open.