When is the next NYSE holiday in 2026 and why does it matter for Singapore investors?

The next NYSE holiday is Good Friday on April 3, 2026. Markets are fully closed, so there is no trading or settlement that day. For Singapore investors, this pushes T+1 settlements that would normally fall on Friday to Monday, April 6. Plan cash needs, option rolls, and order timing around this pause.

How does T+1 settlement affect cash availability around Good Friday week?

Under T+1, trades settle the next U.S. business day. In Good Friday week, Wednesday (Apr 1) settles Thursday (Apr 2). Thursday (Apr 2) settles Monday (Apr 6), since Friday is closed and the weekend intervenes. If you need USD cash earlier, consider selling on Wednesday, so proceeds clear by Thursday.

What happens to weekly options during a holiday-shortened week?

When Friday is a market holiday, weekly options that would expire that Friday shift to Thursday. For the Good Friday week, expirations fall on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Rolls should be staged by Wednesday’s close. Watch liquidity, as spreads can widen late on Thursday, and monitor assignment risk on deep in-the-money contracts.

How do U.S. trading hours change for me in Singapore when DST begins?

Before DST, the NYSE trades 10:30 p.m.–5:00 a.m. SGT. From March 8, 2026, DST moves this to 9:30 p.m.–4:00 a.m. SGT. Pre-market and after-hours each shift one hour earlier too. Update your alerts, earnings calendars, and economic releases so orders and stops align with the revised SGT windows.

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NYSE Holidays 2026, February 18: Good Friday Next; T+1, Options Shifts

ByDanny Kontos February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

NYSE holidays 2026 are top of mind as U.S. markets reopen after Presidents’ Day. For Singapore investors, the next full Good Friday closure on April 3 affects T+1 settlement, cash availability, and options management. Weekly options in that holiday week expire on Thursday, not Friday. Expect lighter liquidity near early-closing sessions. Also note U.S. Daylight Saving Time starts on March 8, shifting the trading window by one hour for SGT. We outline what to adjust in orders, funding, and rolls to stay in sync.