*Markets closing process commences from 12:30 GMT German Stock Market Holidays Products Impacted: FTSE 100, FTSE 250 Holiday National late trading sessions will close at 5pm the day prior. *Each market will close early at 1:00 the day prior.

Products Impacted: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, Russell 2000, VIX Holiday

With that in mind, check out the stock market holiday calendar for the various major equity markets across the globe. Trading gaps, flash crashes and seasonal trends such as Black Friday are some of the most notable holiday-related events and phenomena which can make trading during these periods a tricky endeavor. Stock market holidays can create unique trading conditions where unusual price action can occur due to lack of liquidity.