Is the Stock Market Open or Closed on Easter Monday 2024?
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Investors will find that the Easter holidays will start early this year, with the markets closed on Good Friday, which falls on March 29. The bond market has closed on Maundy Thursday, in years past, but this year, it will remain open until 2 p.m. EST and remain closed through Good Friday.
But is the stock market open on Easter Monday? Read on to find out.
Is the Stock Market Open on Easter Monday 2024?
Yes, the stock market will be back to business as usual on Monday, April 1, after the Easter holiday. This provides investors a quick return to trading activities following the observance of Good Friday.
What Days Are the Stock Markets Closed?
The Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500, New York Stock Exchange and other indexes all follow a holiday schedule that closely aligns with federal holidays recognized by banks and other financial institutions. The stock markets might also close in observance of important national events, such as the death of a president. When a holiday falls on a weekend, this is the typical rule:
- If a holiday falls on Saturday, markets close the Friday before.
- If a holiday falls on Sunday, markets close the following Monday.
Based on this rule, you’d think the stock markets would close on Monday, April 1, because Easter Sunday is the day before. But since Good Friday is such an important part of the Easter holiday, that’s the day indexes have decided to close, making Easter Monday the exception to the rule.
On What 2024 Holidays Are the Stock Market Closed?
Following Good Friday, the next stock market holiday closure in 2024 will be Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. Here’s a list of the ten federal holidays the stock market closes every year:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth National Independence Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Federal Holiday Closures for the Stock Market
The following chart lists federal holiday closures for stock markets and bond markets in 2024:
| Holiday | Date | Stock Market | Bond Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Mon, Jan. 1 | Closed | Closed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan. 15 | Closed | Closed |
| Presidents Day | Mon, Feb. 19 | Closed | Closed |
| Maundy Thursday | Thu, March 28 | Open | Closes early at 2 p.m. |
| Good Friday | Fri, March 29 | Closed | Closed |
| Friday before Memorial Day | Fri, May 24 | Open | Closes early at 2 p.m. |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 27 | Closed | Closed |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Wed, June 19 | Closed | Closed |
| Day before Independence Day | Wed, July 3 | Closes early | Closes early at 2 p.m. |
| Independence Day | Thu, July 4 | Closed | Closed |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sept. 2 | Closed | Closed |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct. 14 | Open | Closed |
| Veterans Day | Mon, Nov. 11 | Open | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov. 28 | Closed | Closed |
| Black Friday | Fri, Nov. 29 | Closes early | Closes early at 2 p.m. |
| Christmas Eve | Tues, Dec. 24 | Closes early | Closes early at 2 p.m. |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec. 25 | Closed | Closed |
| New Year’s Eve | Tue, Dec. 31 | Open | Closes early at 2 p.m. |
FAQ
Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the stock market.- Does the stock market work on Mondays?
- Yes, the stock market operates on a regular schedule on Mondays, unless it coincides with a recognized market holiday or extraordinary event that prompts a closure.
- Why is Good Friday a stock market holiday?
- Good Friday is a stock market holiday because it has been traditionally observed by the New York Stock Exchange and other financial markets since their inceptions. The reasons are historical and cultural rather than financial or economic.
- What days are the stock market closed for 2024?
- For 2024, the stock market is scheduled to be closed on the following federal holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth National Independence Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- Additionally, there are special observances and early closures, such as the day before Independence Day and Christmas Eve, where the markets close early.
- For 2024, the stock market is scheduled to be closed on the following federal holidays:
The article above was refined via automated technology and then fine-tuned and verified for accuracy by a member of our editorial team.
Information is accurate as of March 28, 2024.
