Is the US Bond Market Open on Good Friday?
Partly.
In 2026 the US bond market stays open on Good Friday with an early close; in 2027 it closes for the full day.
For 2026 SIFMA recommends an early close at 12:00 PM ET on Friday, April 3, 2026 - not a full close. SIFMA's Good Friday recommendation differs by year. In 2026 SIFMA recommends an early close at 12:00 PM ET on Good Friday itself (no full close). In 2027 it recommends a full close on Good Friday, with a 2:00 PM ET early close the day before. US stock exchanges are closed on Good Friday in both years.
Good Friday - US Bond Market schedule
All times are Eastern Time (ET). Dates follow the official published schedule.
| Year | Date | Status | Market reopens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Early close 12:00 PM | Same day, 12:00 PM ET close |
| 2027 | Friday, March 26, 2027 | Closed | Monday, March 29, 2027 |