The stock market will be open on Monday, October 12, for Columbus Day, which is also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day in some areas. However, the bond market will be closed on this day. In 2026, the stock market will observe a total of ten holidays, including two early closings. Many of these holidays coincide with federal and banking holidays.
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The regular trading hours for the U.S. stock market are from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, at both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq. Both exchanges are closed on weekends. Investors can place orders during extended trading hours, but they should be aware of the increased risks associated with lighter trading volumes, which can lead to more volatile prices.
In 2026, the NYSE and Nasdaq will observe the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 19
- Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day): Monday, February 16
- Good Friday: Friday, April 3
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence Day: Friday, June 19
- Independence Day (observed): Friday, July 3
- Labor Day: Monday, September 7
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26
- Christmas Day: Friday, December 25
On two occasions, both exchanges will close early at 1 p.m. Eastern time:
- The day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday), November 27
- Christmas Eve, December 24
In 2027, the observed holidays will be:
- New Year’s Day: Friday, January 1
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 18
- Washington's Birthday: Monday, February 15
- Good Friday: Friday, March 26
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 31
- Juneteenth National Independence Day (observed): Friday, June 18
- Independence Day (observed): Monday, July 5
- Labor Day: Monday, September 6
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 25
- Christmas Day (observed): Friday, December 24
The NYSE and Nasdaq will also close early at 1 p.m. on the day after Thanksgiving in 2027, November 26.
For holidays that are fixed to a specific date, such as Independence Day and Christmas, the market is closed on the Friday before if the holiday falls on a Saturday or the Monday after if it falls on a Sunday. Notably, if New Year’s Day falls on a Saturday, the market will operate on the preceding Friday without observing the holiday.
U.S. financial markets typically close for a National Day of Mourning upon the passing of a past or sitting president, coinciding with the day of the funeral. The bond market follows a schedule set by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) and will be closed for all ten stock market holidays, including Indigenous Peoples Day and Veterans Day.
Normal bond market hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, with early closures at 2 p.m. on select days, including Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve.
The stock market generally remains open for holidays such as Valentine's Day and Halloween unless those dates fall on a weekend. In summary, while the stock market will be open on Columbus Day, the bond market will not, and understanding the upcoming holiday schedule can aid in planning trading activities.