Good Friday holds a unique distinction for financial markets: It’s the only weekday which is not a federal holiday in which bond and stock markets don’t open shop. Bond markets also close for Columbus Day in October and Veterans Day in November.

Wall Street entrance in New York City, U.S., April 7, 2025. Are banks open on Good Friday? Yes, banks are largely open on Good Frid

The Indian stock market, generally, remains closed on national and public holidays, and no trading activities are carried out on those days. However, on April 18, the share market in India will remain closed.