Title: US Stock Exchange Public Holidays 2015

Introduction: The stock market is a dynamic and complex system that operates around the clock, except for certain days when it is closed for public holidays. In 2015, the US stock exchanges observed several public holidays that impacted trading activities. This article provides an overview of the public holidays observed by the major US stock exchanges in 2015, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ.

January 2015: The year 2015 began with the New Year's Day holiday on January 1st. This marked the first day of the year when the US stock exchanges were closed. The NYSE and NASDAQ were closed for the day, and trading activities were suspended.

February 2015: February 2015 saw two public holidays. The first was on February 16th, which was President's Day. This holiday commemorates the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The second holiday was on February 17th, which was Washington's Birthday. Both the NYSE and NASDAQ were closed on these days.

March 2015: March 2015 had two public holidays. The first was on March 2nd, which was Good Friday. This holiday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The second holiday was on March 30th, which was Easter Monday. Both the NYSE and NASDAQ were closed on these days.

April 2015: April 2015 had two public holidays. The first was on April 3rd, which was Good Friday. The second holiday was on April 4th, which was Easter Sunday. Both the NYSE and NASDAQ were closed on these days.

May 2015: May 2015 had two public holidays. The first was on May 25th, which was Memorial Day. This holiday honors those who have died while serving in the military. The second holiday was on May 26th, which was the day after Memorial Day. Both the NYSE and NASDAQ were closed on these days.

June 2015: June 2015 had one public holiday, which was on June 14th, which was Flag Day. This holiday commemorates the adoption of the American flag. The NYSE and NASDAQ were closed on this day.

July 2015: July 2015 had one public holiday, which was on July 4th, which is Independence Day. This holiday celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The NYSE and NASDAQ were closed on this day.

August 2015: August 2015 had one public holiday, which was on August 25th, which was Labor Day. This holiday honors the contributions of workers to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the country. The NYSE and NASDAQ were closed on this day.

September 2015: September 2015 had one public holiday, which was on September 7th, which was Rosh Hashanah. This holiday marks the Jewish New Year. The NYSE and NASDAQ were closed on this day.

October 2015: October 2015 had two public holidays. The first was on October 12th, which was Columbus Day. This holiday commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World. The second holiday was on October 13th, which was the day after Columbus Day. Both the NYSE and NASDAQ were closed on these days.

November 2015: November 2015 had two public holidays. The first was on November 11th, which was Veterans Day. This holiday honors military veterans. The second holiday was on November 27th, which was Thanksgiving Day. Both the NYSE and NASDAQ were closed on these days.

December 2015: December 2015 had two public holidays. The first was on December 25th, which was Christmas Day. This holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The second holiday was on December 26th, which was the day after Christmas. Both the NYSE and NASDAQ were closed on these days.

Conclusion: The US stock exchanges observed several public holidays in 2015, which impacted trading activities. Understanding these holidays is crucial for investors and traders to plan their trading strategies accordingly. By keeping track of these holidays, investors can avoid unexpected market closures and ensure they are prepared for the trading days ahead.

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