Monday will be an especially noteworthy day on America’s calendar — and it’s one that will be marked by various closings, including that of financial markets.

Indian Stock Market: A strong rally in banking and metal stocks has propelled the Indian markets to close higher at the end of Monday's session (January 20). Apart from the strong earnings reported by Kotak Mahindra Bank and IT major Wipro, positive global cues also supported the bulls during the session.

Here's what you need to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open on Martin Luther King Jr., Day this year.

Is the Stock Market Going to Soar Under President Donald Trump (as It Did During His First Term)? Here's What History Has to Say.

Looking ahead, some analysts think the stock market will keep soaring as Trump pushes for deregulation and tax cuts during his second term. For instance, while on the campaign trail, he proposed lowering the corporate tax rate to 15% for domestic manufacturers. That could boost net profit margins and send the stock market higher.

US stock and bond markets will close on Monday, January 20, 2025, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, resuming normal operations on January 21.