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Banks closed today? India’s Makar Sankranti bank holiday list for Jan 14–15, 2026

Banks closed today? India’s Makar Sankranti bank holiday list for Jan 14–15, 2026

Banks in Gujarat, Odisha, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh are closed Jan 14 for Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, with wider closures in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Maharashtra on Jan 15 for regional festivals. Uttar Pradesh shifted its public-sector bank holiday to Jan 15. Major metros including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad will see bank closures Thursday. Digital banking remains available.
14 January 2026
Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Cork Airport reported a 7% rise in passenger traffic over the Christmas period, with 164,000 travelers expected during the festive season. The airport surpassed three million passengers in 2025 nearly two months ahead of last year. Cork relies on connections via European hubs rather than direct long-haul flights. A €200 million upgrade is underway to expand security and lounge areas.
4 January 2026
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Is the Stock Market Open on New Year’s Day 2026? Here’s When Trading Reopens

Is the Stock Market Open on New Year’s Day 2026? Here’s When Trading Reopens

U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday, Jan. 2. Stocks traded normal hours on New Year’s Eve, while U.S. bond markets closed early at 2 p.m. ET. Major indexes slipped in thin trading to end 2025, despite double-digit gains for the year. Overseas, London and Tokyo markets are also shut for the holiday.
1 January 2026
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Canada Stock Market Outlook for December 26, 2025: TSX Closed for Boxing Day, What to Watch Before the Next Open

Canada Stock Market Outlook for December 26, 2025: TSX Closed for Boxing Day, What to Watch Before the Next Open

Canada’s stock market will not open on Friday, December 26, 2025. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), TSX Venture Exchange, and Montréal Exchange are closed for Boxing Day—meaning Canadian investors head into the day watching U.S. markets, oil and metals, and the Canadian dollar for the signals that could shape sentiment when TSX trading resumes. TMX Investors With year-end positioning in full swing and liquidity thin, what happens in commodities, currencies, and U.S. equities on Dec. 26 could have an outsized impact on Canada’s next trading session: Monday, December 29, 2025. TMX Investors First, is the TSX open on Dec. 26,
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day in Jamaica 2025: Updated Hours for Groceries, Convenience Stores and Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Jamaica 2025: Updated Hours for Groceries, Convenience Stores and Essentials

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Thursday, December 25, 2025 — Christmas Day in Jamaica is traditionally about family, food, church and rest. It’s also the day when many of the island’s biggest retailers lock up early (or don’t open at all), leaving last-minute shoppers scrambling for basics like bread, ice, baby supplies, phone credit, pain relief, and that one missing ingredient for Christmas dinner. The good news: you still have options. While major supermarkets and big-box stores are largely closed, service-station convenience stores, select 24-hour locations, and a handful of businesses operating on holiday schedules are keeping their doors open — with reduced hours and
25 December 2025
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U.S. Stock Market Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Wall Street Closed for Christmas After Dow and S&P 500 Hit Fresh Records

U.S. Stock Market Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Wall Street Closed for Christmas After Dow and S&P 500 Hit Fresh Records

Wall Street is taking the day off. The U.S. stock market is closed today, Thursday, December 25, 2025, for the Christmas Day holiday, pausing trading after a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session that sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 to new all-time closing highs. New York Stock Exchange With no regular-session trading in stocks today, the “U.S. stock market today” story is really about three things: where the major indexes left off, what headlines are likely to matter when trading resumes, and why the year-end “Santa rally” narrative is suddenly back in the driver’s seat. Is the
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Find Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Find Essentials

Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Christmas Day is Thursday, Dec. 25) Christmas Day in Canada is a statutory holiday, which means most retailers go dark—malls lock up, big-box stores turn off the lights, and even many grocery aisles are quiet. Time and Date But last-minute needs don’t take the day off. Whether it’s cold medicine, diapers, a phone charger, or a missing ingredient for dinner, Canadians still look for a handful of reliable places that tend to stay open on December 25. Based on current local holiday-hours coverage published during the Dec. 24–25 news cycle—plus official retailer schedules—here’s where you can still
25 December 2025
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Is the U.S. Stock Market Open on December 25, 2025? NYSE and Nasdaq Trading Hours for Christmas Day

Is the U.S. Stock Market Open on December 25, 2025? NYSE and Nasdaq Trading Hours for Christmas Day

If you’re checking your portfolio on Thursday, December 25, 2025, here’s the clear answer: the U.S. stock market is closed for Christmas Day. That means no trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or Nasdaq during the regular session, because Christmas Day is a full-market holiday on the official U.S. equity calendar. Nasdaq+2FINRA+2 Just as importantly for investors planning end-of-year moves: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve) was a shortened trading day, and the market reopens on Friday, December 26, 2025 for a normal session. Nasdaq+1 So, is the U.S. stock market open on 25.12.2025? No. The U.S. stock market is not open on December 25, 2025. Both major U.S. listing venues—NYSE and
25 December 2025
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Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

If you’re trying to place a trade on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, the answer is straightforward: Canada’s stock market is closed for Christmas Day. That means no regular trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), TSX Alpha Exchange, or key Canadian trading and post-trade systems tied to the country’s equity markets. s21.q4cdn.com+1 It’s also not just the TSX universe. Other major Canadian equity venues and systems used by brokers and institutions observe the holiday too, including the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) and Cboe Canada venues (which include platforms associated with NEO trading). TMX Newsfile+1 Below is
25 December 2025
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Is the Singapore Stock Market Open on 25 December 2025? SGX Christmas Day Trading Hours and What Investors Need to Know

Is the Singapore Stock Market Open on 25 December 2025? SGX Christmas Day Trading Hours and What Investors Need to Know

SINGAPORE (25 December 2025) — If you’re wondering whether you can trade Singapore-listed shares today, here’s the clear answer: the Singapore stock market (SGX) is closed on Thursday, 25 December 2025, for Christmas Day. limtan.com.sg That closure applies to on-exchange trading in Singapore-listed equities (including many stocks, REITs, ETFs and other securities). For many investors, the bigger practical issue is timing: Christmas Eve (24 December 2025) ran on an early-close schedule, and the market resumes with normal trading on the next trading day after the holiday. limtan.com.sg So, is SGX open on 25.12.2025? No. SGX is not open on 25.12.2025
25 December 2025
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Is the Australian Stock Market Open on 25 December 2025? ASX Christmas Day Trading Hours, Closures, and the Latest Christmas Eve Market Wrap

Is the Australian Stock Market Open on 25 December 2025? ASX Christmas Day Trading Hours, Closures, and the Latest Christmas Eve Market Wrap

If you’re wondering whether Australia’s stock market is open on 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day), the answer is straightforward: no. The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)—the main venue most people mean when they say “the Australian stock market”—is closed on Thursday, 25 December 2025. It’s a non-trading day and also a non-business day, meaning there is no settlement activity through ASX Settlement (CHESS) or ASX Clear on the day. Australian Securities Exchange+1 That closure matters more than it might sound, because it comes right after a shortened “Christmas Eve” session and sets up a multi-day pause in domestic equity trading. Is
25 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Holiday Schedule: TSX Trading Hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026

Canada Stock Market Holiday Schedule: TSX Trading Hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026

TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2025 — Canada’s stock market is heading into a holiday-shortened stretch to close out 2025, with reduced hours on Christmas Eve and full closures for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. The timing matters for investors trying to place last-minute trades, rebalance portfolios, manage margin, or complete year-end moves in a market that often sees lighter volumes as the calendar turns. The S&P/TSX Composite has already entered that year-end mode: the benchmark opened higher at the start of the week and was little changed Tuesday as investors weighed Canadian and U.S. economic data in the run-up
23 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Holiday Schedule: London Stock Exchange Hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026

UK Stock Market Holiday Schedule: London Stock Exchange Hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026

As the UK heads into the final trading stretch of 2025, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is moving into a holiday-shortened schedule that can catch investors off guard—especially anyone placing late orders, managing year-end portfolio changes, or timing cash withdrawals and settlement. That backdrop is already showing up in market coverage. Reuters reported on Tuesday, 23 December 2025 that UK stocks traded in subdued conditions ahead of an early close on Wednesday and full closures for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Reuters Below is the official UK stock market holiday schedule for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026, plus what it means in practice for trading, liquidity, and post‑trade processes. At a
23 December 2025
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India Stock Market Holiday Schedule: NSE, BSE Closed for Christmas 2025; Are Markets Open on New Year’s Day 2026?

India Stock Market Holiday Schedule: NSE, BSE Closed for Christmas 2025; Are Markets Open on New Year’s Day 2026?

As India heads into the final stretch of 2025, many investors are checking the same two dates: Christmas (December 25, 2025) and New Year’s Day (January 1, 2026). The short takeaway is simple: Where it gets more nuanced: commodity trading can follow different session rules, and on January 1, 2026, both MCX and NCDEX show the morning session open but the evening session closed. MCX India+1 Below is a detailed, investor-friendly guide to what’s shut, what’s open, and what’s been in the news as exchanges roll out their latest calendars. At a glance: Christmas 2025 vs New Year 2026 trading status in India Thursday, December 25, 2025 — Christmas
23 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Holiday Schedule: ASX Trading Hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026

Australia Stock Market Holiday Schedule: ASX Trading Hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026

Australia’s sharemarket is heading into Christmas with momentum and a shorter trading week — and that makes the ASX holiday timetable more important than usual for investors, traders, SMSFs and anyone managing settlement deadlines. The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) will close for Christmas Day (Thursday, 25 December 2025) and Boxing Day (Friday, 26 December 2025), and it will also be closed for New Year’s Day (Thursday, 1 January 2026). The market also runs early closes on Christmas Eve (Wednesday, 24 December 2025) and New Year’s Eve (Wednesday, 31 December 2025). Australian Securities Exchange+1 With the ASX 200 pushing higher into the holiday period and analysts pointing to a “Santa rally” tone in
23 December 2025
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U.S. Stock Market Holiday Schedule: NYSE and Nasdaq Hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026

U.S. Stock Market Holiday Schedule: NYSE and Nasdaq Hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026

With Christmas and New Year’s arriving back-to-back on the calendar, U.S. investors are heading into one of the year’s most timing-sensitive stretches—where a single afternoon can be the difference between getting a trade filled before the bell or waiting an extra day. For Christmas 2025, U.S. stock exchanges run a shortened session on Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025) and then close for Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025). For New Year’s Day 2026, markets are closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, while New Year’s Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025) remains a regular trading day for stocks. New York Stock Exchange+1 Adding to the year-end confusion: in the past
23 December 2025
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Christmas 2025 Bank Transfers Blocked for Four Days in the Euro Area: What TARGET2’s Shutdown Means for Your Salary, Rent and Bills

Christmas 2025 Bank Transfers Blocked for Four Days in the Euro Area: What TARGET2’s Shutdown Means for Your Salary, Rent and Bills

From 25 to 28 December 2025, most standard euro bank transfers between different banks will be paused across the euro area. This planned shutdown of the European Central Bank’s payment system (T2, still widely called TARGET2) is already making headlines in France and beyond, because it falls right on Christmas and rolls straight into the weekend.Fédération bancaire française+1 Some media posts and social networks have turned this into apocalyptic “your money will be blocked” rumours. In reality, the situation is serious enough to plan for – especially if you’re expecting a salary, rent payment or large transfer – but much
7 December 2025

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