Nasdaq Today: U.S. Stock Market Closed on April 18 for Good Friday Observance
Nasdaq and other U.S. stock exchanges are closed today, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. Markets will reopen on Monday, April 21, with regular hours.
Key Highlights:
Nasdaq Today remains closed as the United States observes Good Friday on April 18, 2025. In line with the U.S. stock market holiday calendar, all trading activities on the Nasdaq Composite, along with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and CBOE, are fully suspended for the day.
This holiday marks one of the few annual trading breaks in the U.S. financial calendar, observed across all major asset classes including equities, options, and bonds.
🔒 What’s Closed in U.S. Markets Today
| Market Segment | Status |
|---|---|
| Nasdaq Composite | ❌ Closed |
| NYSE | ❌ Closed |
| CBOE | ❌ Closed |
| U.S. Bond Markets | ❌ Closed |
| Equity Derivatives | ❌ Suspended |
There is no trading activity in either regular or extended hours, and any pending orders will be carried forward to the next trading session unless canceled.
🗓️ When Will Nasdaq Reopen?
- Next Trading Day: Monday, April 21, 2025
- Timings:
- Pre-Market: 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM ET
- Regular Hours: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET
- After Hours: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET
Traders should plan their strategies accordingly and prepare for a potentially gap-up or gap-down open depending on weekend global developments.
🌍 Global Markets Remain Active
Although the U.S. remains closed today, several international markets continue to operate:
| Global Index | Status | Trend (Morning) |
|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 | ✅ Open | +0.38% |
| Taiex | ✅ Open | +0.28% |
| SSE Composite | ✅ Open | -0.40% |
| SZSE | ✅ Open | -0.12% |
| Hang Seng | ✅ Open | -1.05% (close) |
| Gift Nifty | ✅ Active | +100 pts (23,905) |
Investors can monitor Gift Nifty, Asia-Pacific performance, and crypto markets to track global sentiment during the U.S. closure.
🧠 What This Means for Investors
The Good Friday break offers traders a brief window for portfolio review and macro analysis. Key global economic developments over the weekend could directly influence Monday’s market open, particularly in high-volatility tech stocks.
For retail and institutional investors:
- Use this time to assess earnings preview reports
- Monitor bond yields, crude oil, and U.S. dollar movement
- Track Nasdaq Futures on CME Group and crypto exchanges for sentiment trends
🔍 Events to Watch Post-Holiday
Upon reopening, markets will be focused on:
- Q1 Earnings from tech giants like Netflix, Tesla, and Meta
- U.S. Jobless Claims and PMI reports
- Fed commentary and bond yield trends
These events are expected to drive the Nasdaq Composite’s direction through the following week.
No Trading But Not a Quiet Day
“Even though Nasdaq is closed today, global markets are active, and U.S. investors are closely tracking external cues. Monday’s open could be more volatile than usual,” said Maria Feldman, Senior Equity Strategist at Vanguard Global.
Market Pause Offers Strategic Breather for Traders
With Nasdaq Today on a full-day break, investors are advised to:
- Review recent market performance and risks
- Set alerts for Monday pre-market moves
- Monitor tech-heavy ETFs and Nasdaq Futures for volatility signals
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