Navigating the Holiday Calendar: Essential Dates for US Market Participants
Understanding the Immediate Market Break
As the summer season concludes, market participants will experience a brief respite. Stock and bond markets across the United States are scheduled to remain closed on Monday, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. Normal trading activities are set to resume on Tuesday, ensuring a standard operational week following the long weekend.
Forthcoming Trading Halts for Bond Markets
Following the Labor Day observance, bond traders will encounter additional non-trading days later in the year. The next scheduled holiday for bond markets is Columbus Day, falling on October 13th. Subsequently, Veterans Day, on November 11th, will also see bond trading suspended, providing two more planned breaks for fixed-income participants.
Thanksgiving Holiday Market Schedule
As November approaches, both the stock and bond markets will observe the Thanksgiving holiday. On Thursday, November 27th, both markets will be entirely closed. The following day, November 28th, will feature an abbreviated trading session. Bond trading will conclude early at 2 p.m. ET, while the New York Stock Exchange is slated to close an hour earlier, at 1 p.m. ET, allowing for a shortened trading day before the weekend.
Anticipating the Final Trading Break of the Year
After the Thanksgiving period, market participants can expect an uninterrupted trading schedule leading up to the end of the year. The financial markets are not slated for another holiday closure until Christmas, marking a period of sustained activity for investors as the year draws to a close.