For investors trading in international markets, it’s essential to understand the market hours, as well as holiday schedules across various exchanges, to plan their investments effectively.
When can I buy or sell stocks on stock exchanges?
Stocks can only be bought or sold during the opening hours of the stock exchange where they are listed. This means that if you’re in Armenia and want to buy Apple* stock, which is traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange, you’ll need to make your trade during Nasdaq’s working hours. Similarly, if you’re interested in a stock on the London Stock Exchange, you’ll need to align your trading activity with their schedule. Each exchange operates independently and has its own set of trading hours.
What are stock holidays?
Stock market holidays are non-weekend business days when the stock exchange is closed in observance of a national holiday, cultural event, or other significant occasion in the country where the exchange is located.
In this article, we present the working hours and holidays for 2025 for the stock exchanges accessible through the Apricot Capital app.
US Markets (Nasdaq, NYSE, Arca, BATS)
US Markets Working hours
| Hours in Eastern Time (ET) | Hours in Yerevan time during Eastern Standard Time | Hours in Yerevan time during Eastern Daylight Time March 9 – November 2 2025 |
| 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | 18:30 – 01:00 | 17:30 – 00:00 |
US Markets Holidays 2025
| DATE | HOLIDAY |
| JANUARY 1 | New Year’s Day |
| JANUARY 20 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| FEBRUARY 17 | Presidents’ Day |
| APRIL 18 | Good Friday |
| MAY 26 | Memorial Day |
| JUNE 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| JULY 4 | Independence Day |
| SEPTEMBER 1 | Labor Day |
| NOVEMBER 27 | Thanksgiving Day |
| DECEMBER 25 | Christmas Day |
XETRA Working hours
| Hours in Central European Standard Time (CET) | Hours in Yerevan time during Central European Time (CET) | Hours in Yerevan time during Central European Summer Time (CEST) March 30 – October 26 2025 |
| 9:00 – 17:30 | 12:00 – 20:30 | 11:00 – 19:30 |
XETRA Holidays 2025
| DATE | HOLIDAY |
| JANUARY 1 | New Year’s Day |
| APRIL 18 | Good Friday |
| APRIL 21 | Easter Monday |
| MAY 1 | Labour Day |
| DECEMBER 24 | Christmas Eve |
| DECEMBER 25 | Christmas Day |
| DECEMBER 26 | Boxing Day |
| DECEMBER 31 | New Year’s Eve |
Euronext Paris Working hours
| Hours in Central European Standard Time (CET) | Hours in Yerevan time during Central European Time (CET) | Hours in Yerevan time during Central European Summer Time (CEST) March 30 – October 26 2025 |
| 9:00 – 17:30 | 12:00 – 20:30 | 11:00 – 19:30 |
Euronext Paris Holidays 2025
| DATE | HOLIDAY |
| JANUARY 1 | New Year’s Day |
| APRIL 18 | Good Friday |
| APRIL 21 | Easter Monday |
| MAY 1 | Labour Day |
| DECEMBER 25 | Christmas Day |
| DECEMBER 26 | Boxing Day |
Nasdaq Stockholm Working hours
| Hours in Central European Standard Time (CET) | Hours in Yerevan time during Central European Time (CET) | Hours in Yerevan time during Central European Summer Time (CEST) March 30 – October 26 2025 |
| 9:00 – 17:25 | 12:00 – 20:25 | 11:00 – 19:25 |
Nasdaq Stockholm Holidays 2025
| DATE | HOLIDAY |
| JANUARY 1 | New Year’s Day |
| JANUARY 6 | Epiphany |
| APRIL 18 | Good Friday |
| APRIL 21 | Easter Monday |
| MAY 1 | Labour Day |
| MAY 29 | Ascension Day |
| JUNE 6 | National Day of Sweden |
| JUNE 20 | Midsummer’s Eve |
| DECEMBER 24 | Christmas Eve |
| DECEMBER 25 | Christmas Day |
| DECEMBER 26 | Boxing Day |
| DECEMBER 31 | New Year’s Eve |
London Stock Exchange Working hours
| Hours in UK time | Hours in Yerevan time during Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | Hours in Yerevan time during British Summer Time (BST) March 30 – October 26 2025 |
| 8:00 – 16:30 | 12:00 – 20:30 | 11:00 – 19:30 |
London Stock Exchange Holidays 2025
| DATE | HOLIDAY |
| JANUARY 1 | New Year Day |
| APRIL 18 | Good Friday |
| APRIL 21 | Easter Monday |
| MAY 5 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| MAY 26 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| AUGUST 25 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| DECEMBER 25 | Christmas Day |
| DECEMBER 26 | Boxing Day |
Armenian Stock Exchange Working hours
| Hours in Yerevan time |
|---|
| 11:00 – 15:05 |
Armenian Stock Exchange Holidays 2025
| DATE | HOLIDAY |
| JANUARY 1 | New Year Holidays |
| JANUARY 2 | New Year Holidays |
| JANUARY 6 | Christmas |
| JANUARY 28 | Army Day |
| APRIL 24 | Genocide Victims’ Commemoration Day |
| MAY 1 | Labour Day |
| MAY 9 | Victory and Peace Day |
| MAY 28 | Republic Day |
Important Disclaimer
This article provides a general overview of stock market holidays in 2025 for the exchanges accessible through Apricot Capital app. The dates listed indicate full-day closures of the respective stock exchanges.
This list does not include holidays specific to the bond market or any potential early closures that may occur on certain days.
Holiday schedules are subject to change. Unexpected events, such as new holidays or national events, may result in additional market closures. Always refer to the official exchange websites for the most up-to-date information.
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*The examples in this text are for illustrative purposes only. This does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any specific investment instrument. The past performance mentioned in this text is not indicative of future results.
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This page was last updated 23.01.2025 16:49
