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Nikkei index: Why Japan stock market is closed for three days? When will it open for trading again? Details for investor
Mint 1 hr ago·22 Sept 2026, 3:28 am
Japan's financial markets will remain closed for three consecutive trading days, starting from Monday, October 14, 2024. This closure is due to a national holiday, known as 'Health and Sports Day,' which is observed annually on the second Monday of October. Consequently, trading will resume on Thursday, October 17.
For investors, this break in trading activity means no price movements or volume data will be generated during this period. While this creates a temporary lull in market updates, it does not alter the fundamental outlook for Japanese equities. Investors should use this time to review their portfolios and prepare for the market's reopening.
Excerpt from Mint
Japan’s major financial markets will remain closed for the first three days of the week. The Japan stock market will remain closed for trading from Monday, 21 September to Wednesday, 23 September. The normal trading will resume on Thursday, 24 September. This brings regular trading in Tokyo-listed shares to a halt.…Read the original at Mint
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