Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday of October.
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It’s Columbus Day, a federal holiday but a trading day for stocks. Expect some lighter volume and perhaps continued volatility.
On Friday, the
S&P 500
index dipped 0.2% to 4,391.34 points following a weaker-than-anticipated September jobs report, while the
Dow Jones Industrial Average
was essentially flat at 34,746.25 points. Though U.S. equities have bounced up and down in recent weeks, the S&P 500 is off only 3.2% from its Sept. 2 record. The Dow, meanwhile, is 2.5% off its Aug. 16 record close.
Columbus Day, which was made a federal holiday in 1937, is observed on the second Monday of October. In recent years, critics have tied Columbus Day to atrocities committed against indigenous people. Some U.S. cities have renamed the holiday Indigenous People’s Day.
On Friday, President Biden issued two proclamations, one commemorating Columbus Day and another proclaiming Oct. 11, 2021, Indigenous People’s Day.
“We must never forget the centuries-long campaign of violence, displacement, assimilation, and terror wrought upon Native communities and Tribal Nations throughout our country,” the president said. “Today, we acknowledge the significant sacrifices made by Native peoples to this country—and recognize their many ongoing contributions to our Nation.”
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Is the Stock Market Open on Columbus Day 2021?
The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will both open on Monday, Oct. 11 at 9:30 a.m. EDT. The same is true for U.S. over-the-counter markets. U.S. bond markets and most banks are closed for the federal holiday.
What About International Markets?
The Toronto Stock Exchange is also closed on Monday for Thanksgiving Day in Canada. Other international markets are open, including the London Stock Exchange, Shanghai Stock Exchange, Hong Kong stock exchange, and Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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