Asian Stock Market Holiday on April 6, 2026: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan Shut for Festivals

Asian Stock Market Holiday on April 6, 2026: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan Shut for Festivals​

Several major stock markets across Asia remain closed on Monday, April 6, 2026, due to regional holidays, leading to reduced trading activity across the region.

Key Asian Markets Closed Today​

Stock exchanges in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand are shut for trading on account of local festivals. The Chinese and Hong Kong markets are closed for the Qingming Festival, while Taiwan is observing the tomb-sweeping holiday.

Markets in Australia and New Zealand are also closed due to Easter, further limiting participation across Asia-Pacific markets.

Markets That Remain Open​

Japan and South Korea are among the key markets that remain open on Monday and are trading higher.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rose 0.62%, while the Topix gained 0.23%. South Korea’s Kospi advanced 1.8% and the Kosdaq climbed 0.98%.

Asian Markets React to Global Developments​

Asian markets traded mixed as investors tracked geopolitical developments. Sentiment remained cautious after US President Donald Trump warned of action against Iran, including threats targeting civilian infrastructure if Tehran does not meet demands related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.5%.

Gift Nifty Signals Weak Opening for Indian Markets​

Indian stock market benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Monday, as indicated by Gift Nifty trends.

Gift Nifty was trading near the 22,615 level, at a discount of about 152 points compared to the previous close of Nifty futures, suggesting a negative start.

US Stock Futures Decline​

US stock futures moved lower overnight amid ongoing concerns around the US-Iran situation and rising crude oil prices.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 253 points, or 0.5%. S&P 500 futures declined 0.6%, while Nasdaq-100 futures dropped 0.7%.

Market Outlook​

With multiple Asian markets closed and geopolitical tensions in focus, global sentiment remains cautious at the start of the week. Investors are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and movements in oil prices for further cues.