In the United States, the stock market is a significant part of the economy. Investors, traders, and financial institutions keep a close eye on the stock market, and it's essential to know when the market is closed. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the stock market holidays in the United States for the year 2018.
January 2018
The year 2018 began with the New Year's Day holiday on January 1st. The stock market was closed for trading. Additionally, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday was observed on January 15th, which also resulted in a market closure.
February 2018
February 2018 saw a total of three stock market holidays. The first was the Washington's Birthday holiday on February 19th, which is also known as President's Day. The market was closed for trading. The next holiday was on February 20th, which was a holiday to observe the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Lastly, the stock market was closed for trading on February 21st, which was a holiday to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
March 2018
March 2018 had two stock market holidays. The first was on March 31st, which was a holiday to observe Easter Sunday. The second holiday was on April 2nd, which was Good Friday.
April 2018
The stock market was closed for trading on April 16th, which was the Easter Monday holiday. Additionally, the market was closed on April 22nd, which was Earth Day.
May 2018
May 2018 saw the stock market closed on May 28th, which was Memorial Day. This holiday honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
June 2018
The stock market was closed on June 18th, which was Independence Day, marking the birth of the United States.
July 2018
July 2018 had two stock market holidays. The first was on July 4th, which was Independence Day. The second was on July 5th, which was the day after Independence Day.
August 2018
The stock market was closed on August 27th, which was Labor Day. This holiday honors the contributions and achievements of American workers.
September 2018
September 2018 had two stock market holidays. The first was on September 3rd, which was Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The second was on September 5th, which was Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
October 2018
The stock market was closed on October 8th, which was Columbus Day. Additionally, the market was closed on October 12th, which was the day after Columbus Day.
November 2018
November 2018 had three stock market holidays. The first was on November 11th, which was Veterans Day. The second was on November 23rd, which was Thanksgiving Day. Lastly, the market was closed on November 26th, which was the day after Thanksgiving.
December 2018
The stock market was closed on December 24th, which was Christmas Eve. Additionally, the market was closed on December 25th, which was Christmas Day. Lastly, the market was closed on December 31st, which was New Year's Eve.
Understanding the stock market holidays in the United States for the year 2018 is essential for investors and traders to plan their trading activities accordingly. By keeping track of these holidays, investors can avoid any potential losses or missed opportunities.
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