On Friday, July 4, the United States commemorated the 249th anniversary of the passage of the “Declaration of Independence,” which serves as a symbol of American independence. The entire country began to enjoy a long weekend, including the U.S. stock market.
The Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange closed at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, while the U.S. bond market closed at 2 p.m. on the same day. All markets will remain closed until normal trading hours resume on Monday.
On Friday evening, trading for the New York Stock Exchange’s U.S. stock market, the NYSE Arca stock market, the NYSE Chicago market, and the NYSE national market will also be closed.
Stock markets in London, pan-European Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, the Philippines, and Australia are operating normally.
The next holiday for Wall Street is Labor Day on September 1, when markets will close once again.
The New York Stock Exchange’s annual market closure dates are as follows:
– January 1: New Year’s Day
– January 20: Martin Luther King Day
– February 17: Washington’s Birthday
– April 18: Good Friday
– May 26: Memorial Day
– June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day
– July 4: Independence Day
– September 1: Labor Day
– November 27: Thanksgiving Day
– December 25: Christmas Day
The stock market closes early on July 3, November 28 (day after Thanksgiving), and December 24 (Christmas Eve).
Additionally, U.S. banks will also be closed on the 11 federal holidays recognized by the Federal Reserve. Some online banking services may be unavailable during these holidays. Checks deposited on July 4 may not be credited immediately, and automatic bill payment services may need to wait until the next business day to process. ATMs will be available for withdrawals, balance inquiries, and cash deposits in applicable regions, but deposits may not be credited until the following day.