NYSE and Nasdaq Stock Market Holidays for 2026-2028

Discover the upcoming NYSE Stock Market Holidays for 2026 to 2028. 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	2026	2027	2028
New Year's Day	January 1st Thursday	January 1st Friday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	January 19th Monday	January 18th Monday	January 17th Monday
Washington's Birthday	February 16th Monday	February 15th Monday	February 21st Monday
Good Friday	April 3rd Friday	March 26th Friday	April 14th Friday
Memorial Day	May 25th Monday	May 31st Monday	May 29th Monday
Juneteenth	June 19th Friday	June 18th Friday	June 19th Monday
Independence Day	July 3rd Friday	July 5th Monday	July 4th Tuesday
Labor Day	September 7th Monday	September 6th Monday	September 4th Monday
Thanksgiving Day	November 26th Thursday	November 25th Thursday	November 23rd Thursday
Christmas	December 25th Friday	December 24th Friday	December 25th Monday

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

Holidays	2026	2027	2028
Christmas Eve	December 24th Thursday
Day before Independence Day			July 3rd Monday
Day after Thanksgiving	November 27th Friday	November 26th Friday	November 24th Friday

NYSE Holidays FAQs

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

Tomorrow, 2026-01-09, 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Does the Stock Market Operate on Christmas Day?

Trading halts on Christmas Day. For 2026, the observed Christmas holiday will see the market closed on December 25th.

Is the Stock Market Open on Memorial Day?

The U.S. stock market is closed on Memorial Day. For 2026, the stock market will be closed on May 25th in honor of the holiday.

Is Trading Active on New Year's Eve in the Stock Market?

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.

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