Stock Market Closed for Good Friday: Full 2025 Holiday Schedule Revealed

GCW
Jun 3, 2025
2 min read

Stock market enthusiasts and investors are advised that both the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will observe closures for Good Friday. This annual religious holiday impacts trading schedules, with markets set to resume normal operations on the subsequent Monday. Additionally, the U.S. bond market will also have an early closure on the preceding Thursday.

Key Market Closures for Good Friday

Both the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will be closed on Good Friday.
The U.S. bond market will close early on the Thursday before Good Friday, at 1 p.m. CT, and remain closed through the holiday.
Markets are scheduled to reopen on the following Monday.

Understanding the Holiday Schedule

Good Friday is a significant holiday that impacts financial market operations. For 2025, Good Friday falls on April 18th, leading to a full closure for major stock exchanges. This closure is a standard practice, allowing market participants to observe the holiday.

Full 2025 Holiday Schedule for Major Markets

Investors should be aware of the complete holiday schedule for 2025 to plan their trading activities accordingly. Below are the observed holidays for the Nasdaq, NYSE, and the Bond Market.

Nasdaq and NYSE 2025 Holiday Schedule

HOLIDAY	2025 Date
New Year’s Day	Wednesday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	Monday, January 20
Washington's Birthday	Monday, February 17
Good Friday	Friday, April 18
Memorial Day	Monday, May 26
Juneteenth National Independence Day	Thursday, June 19
Independence Day	Friday, July 4
Labor Day	Monday, September 1
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday, November 27
Christmas Day	Thursday, December 25

Bond Market 2025 Holiday Schedule

The bond market also observes several holidays, with some days including early closures at 1 p.m. CT.

New Year’s Day: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025; Early Close: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Martin Luther King Day: Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
Presidents Day: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025
Good Friday: Friday, April 18, 2025; Early Close: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2025; Early Close: Friday, May 23, 2025
Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19, 2025
U.S. Independence Day: Friday, July 4, 2025; Early Close: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
Veterans Day: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025; Early Close: Friday, November 28, 2025
Christmas Day: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025; Early Close: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
New Year’s Day 2025/2026: Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026; Early Close: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025

Other Closures for Easter Sunday

Beyond the financial markets, many retail establishments, including supermarkets, pharmacies, and big-box stores, will also be closed in observance of Easter Sunday. This includes a wide range of popular retailers, impacting consumer services on the holiday.

Some of the businesses expected to be closed on Easter Sunday include: