Is the stock market open on Easter?

With the spring holiday season approaching, investors may be wondering: is the stock market open on Easter? The answer to this question is: no. The UK stock market will be closed on Monday, 6 April, for Easter Monday.

The stock market is also closed on Friday, 3 April, to observe Good Friday.

Typically, UK stock market opening times are 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday with a small break between 12pm and 12.02pm. This can vary depending on public holidays and major events, such as Christmas Eve, when markets close earlier than usual.

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Below, we look at UK and US stock market opening times during Easter, and how it will impact trading on those days.

Is the stock market open on Easter?

No. The UK stock market is closed on Easter, which falls on Monday, 6 April. This is part of the eight standard holidays observed by the stock exchange in the year.

The London Stock Exchange only observes English bank holidays – not Scottish, Welsh or Northern Irish holidays. For instance, Easter Monday is a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland but not in Scotland. It’s a non-trading day for the stock market.

The UK stock market is also shut on Friday, 3 April, for Good Friday, which means the trading will cease for four consecutive days.

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When is the UK stock market closed in 2026?

Below is a list of UK stock market holidays to help you plan your trading activities accordingly.

Source: London Stock Exchange

When is the US stock market closed in 2026?

If you invest in US stocks, also look at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq’s open times and upcoming holidays this year.

Both stock exchanges’ standard opening hours are Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) time, which is 2:30pm to 9pm BST in the UK.