Markets in Asia will be disrupted by holidays again today

China’s Lunar New Year, marking the start of the Year of the Snake, fell on Wednesday, January 29.

• The official public holiday spans 8 days, from January 28 (New Year’s Eve) to February 4.
• During this period, many businesses and government offices close, allowing people to travel home for family reunions. Celebrations traditionally continue for 16 days, culminating with the Lantern Festival on February 12.
• Mainland Chinese markets will be closed for all the holidays.

• Hong Kong was closed on Lunar New Year’s Day – 29 January, Wednesday. Markets in HK remain closed on:

• The second day of Lunar New Year – 30 January, Thursday
• The third day of Lunar New Year – 31 January, Friday

Singapore was also is closed on Lunar New Year’s Day – 29 January, Wednesday. Markets in Singapore remain closed today

• 30 January, Thursday

If you are taking a break, have fun!

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.