US EditionWall Street Closed for Good Friday, but U.S. Futures Inch Lower Following Strong March Jobs Report
- On Friday, April 3, 2026, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed in observance of Good Friday, halting trading at both major U.S. equity exchanges for the Christian religious holiday.
- Although not a federal holiday, Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and remains a traditional non-trading day for U.S. equities; states including New Jersey and Connecticut officially recognize the day.
- The U.S. bond market closes at noon ET today following Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommendations, while electronic platforms including cryptocurrency markets remain active 24/7 despite physical trading floor closures.
- Regular trading hours for the NYSE and Nasdaq resume on Monday, April 6, at 9:30 a.m. ET, allowing investors to utilize the long weekend to reassess portfolios before markets reopen.
- Wall Street will operate on a standard schedule until the next closure on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day, as markets observe 10 holidays throughout 2026.
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Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report
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US Futures Drop Ahead Of Payrolls With Most Markets Closed US equity futures dipped ahead of today's payrolls report in a holiday-shortened session, with most cash markets including US stocks closed globally for Good Friday. Sifma, the US financial markets trade association, recommended trading of dollar-denominated bonds during US hours only and a 12pm New York time stop. As of 8:15am, S&P and Nasdaq futures are down 0.2%. Bonds dipped modestly…
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