Yes. The U.S. stock market is closed on Good Friday. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq do not hold regular stock trading sessions that day.
| Market | Good Friday status |
|---|---|
| New York Stock Exchange | Closed |
| Nasdaq | Closed |
| Regular U.S. stock trading hours | No trading |
| Normal weekday session | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time |
When Is the Stock Market Closed for Good Friday?
The NYSE holiday calendar lists these Good Friday closures:
- 2026: Friday, April 3
- 2027: Friday, March 26
- 2028: Friday, April 14
Because Good Friday falls on Friday, March 26, 2027, the next regular U.S. stock market session is expected to be Monday, March 29, 2027, during normal trading hours.
Can You Trade Stocks on Good Friday?
No. You cannot trade stocks through the regular NYSE or Nasdaq sessions on Good Friday.
Pre-market and after-hours access may vary by exchange and broker, so check your brokerage's holiday schedule before placing an order. Orders that require exchange execution generally wait until the next trading session. Your broker's order-duration settings determine how it handles limit orders and extended-hours instructions.
Are All Financial Markets Closed on Good Friday?
No. Different financial products follow different holiday schedules.
- U.S. stocks: The NYSE and Nasdaq are closed.
- U.S. bonds: SIFMA recommended a 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time early close for U.S. fixed-income markets on Good Friday 2026.
- Futures: CME Group uses product-specific holiday hours, so futures trading may be limited instead of fully closed.
Bottom Line
Plan for the U.S. stock market to be closed on Friday, March 26, 2027, with regular trading scheduled to resume on Monday, March 29.
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