- 12. January, 2024
- Economic Outlook, Key Dates
As we start a new year of trade, investors around the world need to know when global stock exchange holidays are. Since different countries have different holidays, it's important to know when the markets are closed to make the most of your investing strategies. Here is a list of the 2024 stock market holidays in Austria, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United States, and Japan.
Three Facts about Stock Exchange Holidays
Keep in mind that stock exchange holidays are:
- Non-trading days. Stock exchange holidays are recognized as non-trading days.
- Often aligned with public holidays. Generally, stock exchanges are closed on national public holidays, although there are exceptions.
- Varied by country. Each country has its own set of stock exchange holidays.
Days Off for Stock Exchanges in 2024
Usually, each stock market puts out a trading calendar that lists the days it will be closed during a given year. Most of the time, these closures align with a country’s major holidays, but not always. For example, each German federal state has its own set of official holidays. Read on to see exactly when major stock exchanges around the world will be shutting down.
Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Germany)
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is one of Europe’s biggest trading hubs and plays a key role in world markets. It is known for having a wide variety of companies listed and strong trading systems. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange index has seen a moderate rise recently, and the DAX is showing a good upward trend, indicating that the German market is strong and cautiously confident. The exchange’s 2024 holidays are listed below:
Date | Holiday |
01.01.2024 | New Year’s Day |
29.03.2024 | Good Friday |
01.04.2024 | Easter Monday |
01.05.2024 | Labour Day |
24.12.2024 | Christmas Eve |
25.12.2024 | Christmas Day |
26.12.2024 | Boxing Day |
31.12.2024 | New Year’s Eve |
Note that trading on German stock exchanges, including the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, there will be restricted trading hours on certain holidays.
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Swiss Stock Exchange (Switzerland)
The Swiss Stock Exchange is known for being stable and innovative. The exchange, an important player in the European financial scene, was one of the first to offer digital trading solutions. Here are its 2024 holidays:
Date | Holiday |
01.01.2024 | New Year’s Day |
02.01.2024 | Berchtold’s Day |
29.03.2024 | Good Friday |
01.04.2024 | Easter Monday |
01.05.2024 | Labour Day |
09.05.2024 | Ascension Day |
20.05.2024 | Whit Monday |
01.08.2024 | National Day |
24.12.2024 | Christmas Eve |
25.12.2024 | Christmas |
26.12.2024 | St. Stephen’s Day |
31.12.2024 | New Year’s Eve |
Vienna Stock Exchange (Austria)
The Vienna Stock Exchange is gaining popularity for trading Central European securities. Recently, It has been aiming to expand the range of its listings and improve accessibility for international investors. It will be observing the following holidays in 2024:
Date | Holiday |
01.01.2024 | New Year’s Day |
29.03.2024 | Good Friday |
01.04.2024 | Easter Monday |
01.05.2024 | National Day |
24.12.2024 | Christmas Eve |
25.12.2024 | Christmas Day |
26.12.2024 | St. Stephen’s Day |
31.12.2024 | New Year’s Eve |
Note that the dates of Austria’s 2024 stock exchange holidays will align with Germany’s.
New York Stock Exchange & NASDAQ (USA)
Both the NYSE and NASDAQ play pivotal roles in global financial markets. They are known for their vast array of listed companies and significant daily trading volumes. These exchanges often set the tone for global market trends and are closely watched by investors worldwide. NYSE and NASDAQ holidays in 2024 are as follows:
Holiday | Date |
New Year’s Day | 01.01.2024 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 15.01.2024 |
Presidents’ Day | 19.02.2024 |
Good Friday | 19.04.2024 |
Memorial Day | 27.05.2024 |
Juneteenth | 19.06.2024 |
Independence Day | 04.07.2024 |
Labor Day | 02.09.2024 |
Thanksgiving Day | 28.11.2024 |
Christmas Day | 25.12.2024 |
Note that NYSE and NASDAQ trading will close early on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and – uniquely among other major international markets – 27.11.2024, the day before Thanksgiving.
Shanghai Stock Exchange (China)
The Shanghai Stock Exchange is a symbol of China’s rapid economic ascent. It plays a crucial role in Asian markets and is known for its large-cap listings. Market dynamics here are often influenced by domestic economic policies and global trade relations. It’s 2024 trading holidays are as follows:
Date | Holiday |
01.01.2024 | New Year |
12.01.2024 – 16.01.2024 | Chinese New Year |
04.04.2024 – 05.04.2024 | Qingming Festival |
01.05.2024 – 03.05.2024 | Chinese Labor Day |
10.06.2024 | Dragon Boat Festival |
16.09.2024 – 17.09.2024 | Mid-Autumn Festival |
01.10.2024 – 07.10.2024 | China National Day |
Tokyo Stock Exchange (Japan)
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is Asia’s largest in terms of market capitalization. This exchange is highly diversified, with a strong presence of technology and automotive companies. It is an important barometer for the economic health of the Asia-Pacific region.
Date | Holiday |
01.01.2024 | New Year’s Day |
02.01.2024 – 03.01.2024 | Market Holiday |
08.01.2024 | Coming of Age Day |
11.02.2024 | National Foundation Day |
23.02.2024 | Emperor’s Birthday |
20.03.2024 | Vernal Equinox |
As we move into 2024, the world’s stock markets make for an interesting and always-changing environment. Their varying holiday schedules remind us of how complex the global economy is and how each market displays its own cultural and national character. An understanding of such differences helps investors develop more nuanced, globally-aware approaches to investing that take advantage of the rich tapestry of foreign markets.
From the strong and increasingly popular Frankfurt Stock Exchange, which has seen big changes like Linde plc’s change in listing, to the Swiss Exchange’s cutting-edge digital innovations, each market is a microcosm of its country’s economic lifeblood.
The huge NYSE and NASDAQ are still the most popular of global financial markets, but the Vienna Stock Exchange stands out as a growing hub in Central Europe. Shanghai and Tokyo, which are examples of Asia’s fast-paced markets, show how important the region is becoming to the world economy. With their unique traits, these different markets not only bring in foreign investment but also serve as measuring sticks for investor sentiments and economic trends.
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