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China's equity markets will shut for the Lunar New Year from February 16 to 23, 2026, affecting trading across Asia. US markets will also be closed on February 16 for Presidents' Day, leading to reduced global liquidity and trading activity.

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, February 23, 2026 (inclusive), reopening on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Singapore will also see disrupted trading activity. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has scheduled a half-day session on February 16, followed by full market holidays on February 17 and February 18.

With mainland China offline, Hong Kong is expected to serve as the key regional venue for China-related trading exposure. However, trading hours there are also shortened. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has announced half-day trading on Monday, February 16 (Lunar New Year’s Eve), with full market holidays from Tuesday, February 17, through Thursday, February 19. Normal trading is set to resume on Friday, February 20.

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