TMX Group (TSX: X) has announced that Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, and Montréal Exchange will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All four exchanges are scheduled to resume regular trading on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The closure affects equity, venture, and derivatives markets across Canada, making it relevant for traders, investors, and market participants planning activity around that date.

Key Points

  • TMX Group (TSX: X) operates Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, and Montréal Exchange, among other market infrastructure.
  • All four Canadian exchanges will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
  • Regular trading resumes on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
  • Investors should plan settlement cycles, order deadlines, and trading strategies accordingly around the one-day closure.

Which TMX Group Exchanges Are Affected by the October 12 Closure

The October 12, 2026 Thanksgiving closure applies to Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, and Montréal Exchange. These platforms collectively serve equity listings, venture-stage companies, alternative trading, and derivatives markets across Canada. TMX Group's broader infrastructure — including The Canadian Depository for Securities and Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation — also falls under the TMX Group umbrella, and market participants are advised to consult directly with relevant service providers regarding any operational implications tied to settlement or clearing on that date.

Trading Resumption and What Canadian Market Participants Should Know

According to the announcement, all affected exchanges will re-open and resume regular trading on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The one-day holiday closure follows standard Canadian statutory holiday scheduling. Traders and investors active on any of the four exchanges should account for the interruption when managing positions, order timing, and trade settlement windows. The release does not reference any changes to trading rules, hours, or systems in connection with the resumption of activity on October 13.

TMX Group's Role in Canadian and Global Financial Markets

TMX Group describes itself as an operator of global markets that builds digital communities and analytic solutions to support businesses, traders, and investors. Beyond its Canadian exchange operations, the company's portfolio includes TMX Datalinx, TMX VettaFi, Trayport, TSX Trust, and TMX Australia Exchange, among other entities. The company is headquartered in Toronto and maintains offices across North America and in international locations including London, Singapore, Vienna, and Sydney, according to the release.