Stock market holidays · Good Friday
Is the stock market open on Good Friday?
Good Friday catches people out every year. It is not a federal holiday, so banks, the post office and most offices are open, but the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq close for the full day.
No. The stock market is closed on Good Friday, even though it is not a federal holiday.
Good Friday market hours, 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | NYSE & Nasdaq |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Closed all day |
| 2027 | Friday, March 26, 2027 | Closed all day |
What else is open on Good Friday
- Stocks (NYSE and Nasdaq): closed all day.
- Bond market: Open for a short session. In 2026, SIFMA recommends that bond markets close early, at 12:00 PM ET.
- Banks: Usually open. Good Friday is not a federal holiday, so the Federal Reserve and most banks operate normally.
Why the market closes on Good Friday
The NYSE has closed on Good Friday for most of its history, and it is one of the few exchange holidays that isn’t on the federal list. The date moves every year because it depends on Easter, so it can land anywhere from late March to late April.
Jobs reports on Good Friday
The Bureau of Labor Statistics sometimes releases the monthly jobs report on Good Friday while stocks are closed. When that happens, the market reacts to it at the open the following Monday.
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Good Friday market hours — FAQ
Is the stock market open on Good Friday?
No. The stock market is closed on Good Friday, even though it is not a federal holiday.
Is the stock market open on Good Friday 2026?
Good Friday 2026 is Friday, April 3, 2026. NYSE and Nasdaq: closed all day.
Is the stock market open on Good Friday 2027?
Good Friday 2027 is Friday, March 26, 2027. NYSE and Nasdaq: closed all day.
Are banks open on Good Friday?
Usually open. Good Friday is not a federal holiday, so the Federal Reserve and most banks operate normally.
Is Easter Monday a stock market holiday?
No. US stock markets are open with normal hours on Easter Monday. Some European exchanges close that day.
Are banks open on Good Friday?
Most are. Good Friday is not a federal holiday, so the Federal Reserve and most banks and credit unions keep normal hours.
Dates from the NYSE holiday calendar. Bond market hours follow SIFMA’s recommendations.
