U.S. stock markets will be closed Friday, April 15 in observance of Good Friday.
The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will resume normal trading hours on Monday.
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommended the U.S. bond market close Friday. It also advised that the bond market shutter early on Thursday, April14 at 2 p.m. Eastern.
U.S. commodities markets including gold and oil futures also won't be open for trading Friday.
Singapore stock markets will also close on Good Friday.
Stock markets in Europe, Hong Kong and Australia will close on Good Friday and on Monday in observance of Easter.
A-shares (Northbound) will be closed to April 18 from April 14.
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It isn’t a federal holiday, which means businesses often stay open. Good Friday is the only time U.S. markets close for the day outside of federal holidays.