US Stock Market Holidays & Trading Calendar US Market Holidays
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are closed on 10 U.S. market holidays each year. On two additional days, trading closes early at 1:00 PM ET. All times are shown in Eastern Time (ET). This page covers the official holiday schedules for 2026 and 2027.
Market holidays are only one part of the picture. To plan your trading around key events, check our economic calendar for macro data releases and our earnings calendar for quarterly reports that can move individual stocks.
2026 Full Holiday Closures
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Closed |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day MLK Jr. Day | Closed |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) Presidents' Day | Closed |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Closed |
| Mon, May 25 | Memorial Day | Closed |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Juneteenth | Closed |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Independence Day (observed) Independence Day | Closed |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Labor Day | Closed |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Closed |
2026 Early Closings (1:00 PM ET)
| Date | Occasion | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27 | Day After Thanksgiving | Closes 1:00 PM |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Closes 1:00 PM |
Regular Trading Hours
Pre-Market
4:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Eastern Time
Regular Session
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Eastern Time
After-Hours
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Eastern Time
* The U.S. stock market is open Monday through Friday, excluding the holidays listed above. Pre-market and after-hours sessions are available through most brokers but may have limited liquidity.
2027 Full Holiday Closures
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Closed |
| Mon, Jan 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. DayMLK Jr. Day | Closed |
| Mon, Feb 15 | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)Presidents' Day | Closed |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good Friday | Closed |
| Mon, May 31 | Memorial Day | Closed |
| Mon, Jun 21 | Juneteenth National Independence Day (observed)Juneteenth | Closed |
| Mon, Jul 5 | Independence Day (observed)Independence Day | Closed |
| Mon, Sep 6 | Labor Day | Closed |
| Thu, Nov 25 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Fri, Dec 24 | Christmas Day (observed)Christmas Day | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the US stock market open today?
The US stock market (NYSE and Nasdaq) is open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET, except on the ten federal holidays listed on this page and on early-closing days.
What happens if a market holiday falls on a Saturday?
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the market is typically closed on the preceding Friday. When it falls on a Sunday, the market is closed on the following Monday.
Do early closings apply to pre-market and after-hours trading?
On early-closing days, the regular session ends at 1:00 PM ET. After-hours trading may continue until 5:00 PM ET depending on the broker, while pre-market schedules remain unchanged.
Does the bond market follow the same holiday schedule?
The US bond market, as recommended by SIFMA, observes most of the same holidays as the stock market. However, there are a few differences, such as Columbus Day and Veterans Day, when the bond market is closed but the stock market is open.
Are Nasdaq and NYSE holiday schedules identical?
Yes. NYSE and Nasdaq follow the same holiday calendar and early-closing schedule, as both observe the federal holiday recommendations issued by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).