SIFMA confirmed its previous recommendations for the U.S., the U.K., and Japan in observance of the U.S. Memorial Day holiday.
United States
SIFMA recommends an early close at 2:00 p.m. EST on Friday, May 22, 2026, and a full market close on Monday, May 25, 2026.
United Kingdom
SIFMA recommends a full market close on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Japan
SIFMA recommends a full market close on Monday, May 25, 2026.
These recommendations apply to trading of U.S. dollar-denominated government securities, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, over-the-counter investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, municipal bonds and secondary money market trading in bankers’ acceptances, commercial paper and Yankee and Euro certificates of deposit.
SIFMA’s recommended early and full market closes are recommendations only; each member firm should decide for itself whether its fixed income departments remain open for trading. All SIFMA recommendations are subject to change due to market conditions.
