Bank Holidays 2025-2026
Complete calendar of bank holidays, public holidays, and market closures worldwide. Plan your trading and business activities around global market schedules.
Holidays Tracked
Countries Covered
Market Impact
January 2025
New Year's Day
First day of the year
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Honoring civil rights leader
New Year's Day
First day of the year
New Year's Day
First day of the year
New Year's Day
Shōgatsu
Coming of Age Day
Seijin no Hi
New Year's Day
First day of the year
Australia Day
National day
New Year's Day
First day of the year
February 2025
Presidents' Day
Honoring U.S. presidents
National Foundation Day
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi
Emperor's Birthday
Tennō Tanjōbi
April 2025
Good Friday
Stock markets closed
Good Friday
Friday before Easter
Easter Monday
Monday after Easter
Good Friday
Friday before Easter
Easter Monday
Monday after Easter
Showa Day
Golden Week begins
Good Friday
Friday before Easter
Easter Monday
Monday after Easter
Anzac Day
Remembrance day
Good Friday
Friday before Easter
May 2025
Memorial Day
Honoring military personnel
Early May Bank Holiday
First Monday in May
Spring Bank Holiday
Last Monday in May
Labour Day
International Workers' Day
Constitution Day
Kenpō Kinenbi
Children's Day
Kodomo no Hi
Victoria Day
Celebrating Queen Victoria
June 2025
Juneteenth
Commemoration of end of slavery
July 2025
Independence Day
U.S. Independence Day
Canada Day
National day
September 2025
Labor Day
Honoring workers
Labour Day
First Monday in September
November 2025
Thanksgiving Day
Traditional harvest festival
December 2025
Christmas Day
Christmas celebration
Christmas Day
Christmas celebration
Boxing Day
Day after Christmas
Christmas Day
Christmas celebration
Boxing Day
Day after Christmas
Christmas Day
Christmas celebration
Boxing Day
Day after Christmas
Christmas Day
Christmas celebration
Boxing Day
Day after Christmas
August 2025
Summer Bank Holiday
Last Monday in August
March 2025
Vernal Equinox Day
Shunbun no Hi
October 2025
Thanksgiving
Canadian Thanksgiving
Why Track Bank Holidays?
Trading Impact
Markets are closed or have reduced liquidity on bank holidays. Plan your trades and avoid unexpected market closures.
Business Planning
Schedule important business activities, transfers, and settlements around banking hours and market operations.
Global Coverage
Track holidays across multiple countries and time zones for international trading and business operations.
Bank Holidays by Country
🇺🇸United States
11 Federal holidays recognized nationwide. Stock markets (NYSE, NASDAQ) closed.
- • New Year's Day
- • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- • Presidents' Day
- • Memorial Day
- • Independence Day
- • Labor Day
- • Thanksgiving
- • Christmas Day
🇬🇧United Kingdom
8 Bank holidays in England and Wales. LSE (London Stock Exchange) closed.
- • New Year's Day
- • Good Friday
- • Easter Monday
- • Early May Bank Holiday
- • Spring Bank Holiday
- • Summer Bank Holiday
- • Christmas Day
- • Boxing Day
🇪🇺European Union
Varies by country. Major exchanges (Euronext, Deutsche Börse) follow local calendars.
- • New Year's Day
- • Good Friday
- • Easter Monday
- • Labour Day (May 1)
- • Christmas Day
- • Boxing Day
🇯🇵Japan
16 National holidays. Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) closed on these days.
- • New Year Holiday (3 days)
- • Coming of Age Day
- • Golden Week (multiple holidays)
- • Marine Day
- • Respect for the Aged Day
- • Culture Day
🇦🇺Australia
National and state-specific holidays. ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) closed.
- • New Year's Day
- • Australia Day
- • Good Friday
- • Easter Monday
- • Anzac Day
- • Queen's Birthday
- • Christmas Day
- • Boxing Day
🇨🇦Canada
Federal and provincial holidays. TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) closed on federal holidays.
- • New Year's Day
- • Good Friday
- • Victoria Day
- • Canada Day
- • Labour Day
- • Thanksgiving
- • Christmas Day
- • Boxing Day
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next bank holiday?
The next bank holiday varies by country. Use our calendar above to check upcoming holidays in your region. The calendar automatically highlights the next holiday with a countdown timer.
Are stock markets open on bank holidays?
No, stock markets are typically closed on bank holidays. This includes major exchanges like NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE, and others. However, some international markets may remain open depending on the holiday.
Can I trade forex on bank holidays?
Forex markets operate 24/5, but liquidity is significantly reduced on bank holidays as major financial institutions are closed. Trading is possible but spreads may widen and volatility can increase.
Do bank holidays affect crypto trading?
Cryptocurrency markets operate 24/7/365 and are not affected by traditional bank holidays. However, lower trading volumes from traditional traders may impact liquidity.
How do I plan trades around bank holidays?
Check our calendar regularly, set up alerts for upcoming holidays, avoid opening positions before extended closures, and be aware of reduced liquidity. Consider closing positions before major holidays.
Never Miss a Market Holiday
Bookmark this page and check back regularly for updated holiday schedules. Plan your trading strategy around global market closures.