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China Markets Shut: Lunar New Year Trading Hiatus
16 Feb
Summary
- Mainland China exchanges will close for a full week.
- Trading halts from February 16 to February 23, 2026.
- Hong Kong and Singapore will operate on reduced schedules.
Mainland Chinese stock exchanges are set for their most extended trading suspension of the year, commencing a week-long closure for the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. Both the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange will halt all trading activities from Monday, February 16, through Monday, February 23, 2026.
Trading is expected to resume on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. This significant break impacts equities, bonds, and derivatives. During this period, Hong Kong and Singapore exchanges will also observe reduced trading hours, contributing to thinner liquidity conditions across Asian markets.
Global trading will also see a dip as US markets observe a public holiday on Monday. Market analysts anticipate potential volatility and reduced trading volumes throughout the week due to these overlapping closures. Investors are advised to monitor the situation closely as markets reopen.
