Stock Market Holiday Schedule for 2020/21

Understanding Stock Market Holidays

Stock market holidays can lead to unique trading conditions characterized by unusual price action due to reduced liquidity. Notable events during these periods include trading gaps, flash crashes, and seasonal trends like Black Friday, which can make trading challenging.

US Stock Market Holidays

The US stock market observes holidays such as New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. Market closure times may vary, with early closure typically occurring on the day prior to the holiday.

United Kingdom Stock Market Holidays

UK stock market holidays include New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May Bank Holiday, Late May Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Eve. Market closure processes usually begin in the afternoon.

German Stock Market Holidays

In Germany, stock market holidays consist of New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Whit Monday, Day of German Unity, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Eve.

French Stock Market Holidays

France observes holidays like New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Eve. Trading on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve is typically half-day trading.

Japanese Stock Market Holidays

Japanese stock market holidays include New Year’s Day, Market Holidays, Old Age Day, National Day, Emperor’s Birthday, Vernal Equinox, Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children’s Day, Marine Day, Mountain Day, Autumnal Equinox, Sports Day, Culture Day, Labor Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Eve.

Australian Stock Market Holidays

Australia observes holidays such as New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Queen’s Birthday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Eve. Normal trading usually ceases in the afternoon.

Further Reading on Stock Market Trading

For more information on global stock market trading hours and insights into related topics such as earnings season, the January Effect, and Black Friday’s impact on the stock market, explore our comprehensive guides and resources.