Stock Market Holiday, Feb. 16 -- China's equity markets are heading into their largest scheduled trading interruption of the year as the Lunar New Year holidays begin. Mainland Chinese exchanges will remain shut for the entire week, while trading hours will be curtailed across key regional hubs. US markets will also remain closed on Monday due to Presidents' Day, adding to the global liquidity squeeze.

According to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange calendar, the market will be closed from Monday, February 16, through Monday, February 23, with trading set to resume on Tuesday, February 24. Similarly, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) will remain shut for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) from Monday, February 16, 2026, to Monday, Februa...