In April, many countries observe Good Friday and Easter, so be prepared for massive closures and shifts in our stock market schedule. Also, there are local holidays affecting a limited number of stocks. To make timely adjustments to your trading plan, see the list of affected assets below.
Remember that while regular assets are subject to holiday and weekend closures, some others remain open year-round. Make profits on Crypto, OTC, and Composite Indices if you are not in the mood for a break. They are available outside normal stock market trading hours.
Good Friday 02.04
The first wave of pre-Easter holiday closures hits markets on April 2nd. Some assets listed below will be closing early on Good Friday. Others will be closed for the whole day.
Closing @ 18:00 UTC
S&P 500
DOW JONES
NASDAQ
RUSSEL 2000
BRENT
Gold
Silver
Platinum
Copper
Closing @ 17:45 UTC
Natural Gas
Closed
US Stocks & ETFs
Easter 05.04ー06.04
Easter affects two trading days, with most closures occurring on April 5th.
Closed on 05.04
Hang Seng Index
BMW
FTSE 100
EURO STOXX 50
DAX
Closed on 06.04
Hang Seng Index
Showa Day 29.04
The Emperor Hirohito’s Birthday (Showa Day) is a Tokyo Stock Exchange holiday. Mark this day in your calendar if Japanese stocks are among your market favorites.
Closed
Nintendo (NTDOY)
During this time focus on the new Composite Indices, Crypto, and OTC assets. Trade your way through the April holidays.
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