Thanksgiving in the USA: History, Market Closures, and Global Investor Impact

... celebrations typically involve family gatherings centered around a meal featuring roast turkey, accompanied by parades, sporting events, and charitable activities. On Thanksgiving Day, major U.S. financial markets, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ, are closed. This closure allows market participants to observe the holiday, reflecting the nation's cultural values. The following day, known as Black Friday, markets reopen but often experience reduced trading volumes due to the holiday ...

Modified: 11/26/2024
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Thanksgiving Day in the USA: history of the holiday, market closure and impact on global investors

... roasted turkey. The holiday is accompanied by parades, sporting events and charity events. Closing of financial markets on Thanksgiving Day On Thanksgiving Day, all major financial markets in the United States, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ, are closed. This is because the holiday is an official day off, giving market participants the opportunity to spend time with family and loved ones. Closing markets on this day is a long-standing tradition, reflecting respect for the ...

Modified: 11/27/2024
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