NYSE and Nasdaq Stock Market Holidays for 2023-2026

Discover the upcoming NYSE Stock Market Holidays for 2023 to 2026. Like many businesses, major stock exchanges such as the NYSE and NASDAQ close on recognized holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. But did you know? There are specific days when trading sessions end early, affecting trading volume. Experience shows that trading volume drops right before these holidays and spikes right after, often leading to increased market volatility. Stay informed with our detailed NYSE and NASDAQ holiday schedule below.

Holidays 2023202420252026
New Year's Day January 2nd MondayJanuary 1st MondayJanuary 1st WednesdayJanuary 1st Thursday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 16th MondayJanuary 15th MondayJanuary 20th MondayJanuary 19th Monday
Washington's Birthday February 20th MondayFebruary 19th MondayFebruary 17th MondayFebruary 16th Monday
Good Friday April 7th FridayMarch 29th FridayApril 18th FridayApril 3rd Friday
Memorial Day May 29th MondayMay 27th MondayMay 26th MondayMay 25th Monday
Juneteenth June 19th MondayJune 19th WednesdayJune 19th ThursdayJune 19th Friday
Independence Day July 4th TuesdayJuly 4th ThursdayJuly 4th FridayJuly 3rd Friday
Labor Day September 4th MondaySeptember 2nd MondaySeptember 1st MondaySeptember 7th Monday
Thanksgiving Day November 23rd ThursdayNovember 28th ThursdayNovember 27th ThursdayNovember 26th Thursday
Christmas December 25th MondayDecember 25th WednesdayDecember 25th ThursdayDecember 25th Friday

Markets will close at 1:00 PM Eastern on the following dates:

Holidays 2023202420252026
Day before Independence Day July 3rd MondayJuly 3rd WednesdayJuly 3rd Thursday
Day after Thanksgiving November 24th FridayNovember 29th FridayNovember 28th FridayNovember 27th Friday
Christmas Eve December 24th TuesdayDecember 24th WednesdayDecember 24th Thursday

NYSE Holidays FAQs

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Is Tomorrow a U.S. Stock Market Holiday or Trading Day?

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Tomorrow, 2023-12-11, will be a regular trading day for the U.S. stock market, operating from 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time to 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

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What Time does the U.S. Stock Market Open?

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The major U.S. stock exchanges, specifically the NYSE and the NASDAQ, are open for trading from Monday to Friday, starting at 9:30 AM and concluding at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

However, the stock market is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and the following market holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday), Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Additionally, the stock market closes early at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on the day before Independence Day and the day after Thanksgiving.

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Is the U.S. Stock Market Open for Trading on Good Friday?

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The U.S. Stock Market, encompassing major exchanges like the Nasdaq and NYSE, remains closed on Good Friday. For instance, in this year's schedule, after shutting at 4 pm Eastern on April 14th, trading will resume only at 9:30 am Eastern on Monday, April 18th.
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Does the Stock Market Operate on Christmas Day?

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Trading halts on Christmas Day. For 2023, the observed Christmas holiday will see the market closed on December 25th.
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Is the Stock Market Open on Memorial Day?

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The U.S. stock market is closed on Memorial Day. For 2023, the stock market will be closed on May 29th in honor of the holiday.
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Is Trading Active on New Year's Eve in the Stock Market?

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New Year's Eve sees regular trading in the stock market. Even if New Year's Day falls on a weekend, trading continues due to Rule 7.2 of the New York Stock Exchange. This rule closes the NYSE on either the preceding Friday or the following Monday when a holiday is on a weekend. But, the market stays open due to “unusual business conditions,” such as the conclusion of monthly, quarterly, or yearly accounting periods. However, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommends the bond market to close early, by 2:00 p.m.