When it comes to major holidays, the stock market often takes a break. In 2026, the U.S. stock market will observe 10 holidays, including two early closings. Many of these holidays are also federal holidays and banking holidays.

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The U.S. stock market and bond market will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. The U.S. bond market will close at 2 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, July 2. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will resume regular trading on Monday, July 6.

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The U.S. stock market’s regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. The two major U.S. stock exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, each observe these trading hours. Both stock exchanges are closed on weekends.

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Even though the stock market is closed, investors can still place orders to buy and sell stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during extended trading hours. However, there is added risk involved, as the trading volume is lighter after hours, leading to more volatile prices, and orders may not execute fully.

For those who find themselves wondering, ‘Is the stock market open today?’ we have compiled a list of stock market holidays for 2026 and 2027.

Stock Market Holidays for 2026

The NYSE and Nasdaq will observe the following holidays in 2026:

• New Year’s Day: Thursday, Jan. 1
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 19
• Washington’s Birthday, aka Presidents’ Day: Monday, Feb. 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, Sept. 7
• Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 26
• Christmas Day: Friday, Dec. 25

Both stock exchanges will also close at 1 p.m. Eastern time on these days in 2026:

• Friday, Nov. 27 (the day after Thanksgiving, aka Black Friday)
• Thursday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)

Stock Market Holidays for 2027

In 2027, the NYSE and Nasdaq will observe these holidays:

• New Year’s Day: Friday, Jan. 1
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 18
• Washington’s Birthday, aka Presidents’ Day: Monday, Feb. 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, Sept. 6
• Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 25
• Christmas Day (observed): Friday, Dec. 24

In 2027, the NYSE and Nasdaq will close at 1 p.m. Eastern time on this day:

• Friday, Nov. 26 (the day after Thanksgiving, aka Black Friday)

For holidays that fall on the same date each year, like the Fourth of July and Christmas Day, the stock market is closed the Friday before if the holiday falls on a Saturday or the Monday after if it falls on a Sunday.

One exception: If New Year’s Day falls on a Saturday, stock exchanges are open for regular hours the Friday before, and the holiday simply isn’t observed by Wall Street.

Most American financial markets also close for a National Day of Mourning upon the death of a past or sitting president. Typically, this day is observed on the day the funeral is held.

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The bond market’s schedule is determined by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Normal bond market hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday.

In 2026 and 2027, bond markets close for all 10 stock market holidays, in addition to Indigenous Peoples’ Day (formerly known as Columbus Day) in October and Veterans Day in November.

The bond market also closes early at 2 p.m. on the following days:

• Thursday before Good Friday (Maundy Thursday)
• Friday before Memorial Day
• July 2 (before Independence Day)
• Friday after Thanksgiving (Black Friday)
• Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)
• Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)

The stock market generally operates as usual for the following holidays, unless they fall on a weekend:

• Valentine’s Day
• Ash Wednesday
• Month of Ramadan
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Cinco de Mayo
• Rosh Hashanah
• Yom Kippur
• Boxing Day
• New Year’s Eve

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