Archive · 19 Jan 2026
US Markets Closed for MLK Day
The US stock market is closed today because it's Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a special day to honor a famous leader who fought for equality.
President Trump has announced new taxes on some European countries because of a disagreement about Greenland.
This has made people worried, and the stock market is expected to be a bit shaky when it opens again tomorrow.
Investors are also waiting for important reports from big companies like Netflix and Intel this week.
US stock markets closed on January 19, 2026, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
President Trump announced 10% tariffs on eight EU countries over Greenland dispute.
Stock futures slumped with S&P 500 down 0.95% and Nasdaq 100 down 1.25%.
Markets to reopen on January 20, 2026, with focus on earnings reports from Netflix, Visa, and Intel.
European leaders considering retaliatory measures against Trump's tariffs.
- Who
- US stock market investors, President Donald Trump, European leaders
- What
- US stock market closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, tariffs announced on EU countries
- When
- January 19, 2026
- Where
- United States, European Union
- Why
- Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, geopolitical tensions over Greenland
- Holiday
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 19)
- Market Status
- Closed on January 19, 2026
- Next Market Holiday
- George Washington's Birthday (February 16, 2026)
- Trump's Tariff Announcement
- 10% tariff on eight EU countries, effective February 1, 2026
- Market Futures
- S&P 500: -0.95%, Nasdaq 100: -1.25%
- Key Earnings Reports
- Netflix, Visa, Intel
Sources
Wall Street week ahead: Focus on Q4 earnings, income & spending data, Trump speech at WEF amid Greenland dispute
Is US stock market shut today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Trump declares modifications to two federal holidays. Is MLK Day still a stock market holiday?
