Good Friday

U.S. stock markets will be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday, a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. US Stock Market Resumes On Monday While Good Friday isn’t a federal holiday, the U.S. stock market remains closed on that day....

During the holidays, the stock markets tend to have less activity based around them, due to traders taking time off and people tending to family and friends. The time around Passover, Good Friday, and Easter is no exception. But why do the markets close on Good Friday when it's not a non-federal...