U.S. Stock Market Holidays (2026 – 2029)
The NYSE and Nasdaq close for the same U.S. holidays other businesses observe, and they schedule several 1:00 PM Eastern early closes around major holidays. This calendar covers NYSE and Nasdaq equity sessions for 2026 to 2029.
What days is the stock market closed for a holiday in 2026 to 2029?
The NYSE and Nasdaq fully close on these observed holidays, reopening the next regular trading day.
2026
| Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | |
| Washington's Birthday | |
| Good Friday | |
| Memorial Day | |
| Juneteenth | |
| Independence Day | |
| Labor Day | |
| Thanksgiving Day | |
| Christmas |
2027
| Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | |
| Presidents' Day | |
| Good Friday | |
| Memorial Day | |
| Juneteenth | |
| Independence Day | |
| Labor Day | |
| Thanksgiving Day | |
| Christmas |
2028
| Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | |
| Presidents' Day | |
| Good Friday | |
| Memorial Day | |
| Juneteenth | |
| Independence Day | |
| Labor Day | |
| Thanksgiving Day | |
| Christmas |
2029
| Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | |
| Washington's Birthday | |
| Good Friday | |
| Memorial Day | |
| Juneteenth | |
| Independence Day | |
| Labor Day | |
| Thanksgiving Day | |
| Christmas |
Early close schedule
Markets will close at 1:00 PM Eastern on the following dates.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Day after Thanksgiving | |
| Christmas Eve | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | |
| Day before Independence Day | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | |
| Day before Independence Day | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | |
| Christmas Eve |
Session hours at a glance
Times below apply to regular NYSE and Nasdaq equity sessions. Bond markets and other venues can follow different calendars.
- Regular session
- 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET
- Early close
- 1:00 PM ET
- Closed
- Weekends & observed holidays
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Common holiday calendar questions
Do the NYSE and Nasdaq close on the same holidays?
Usually, yes. The NYSE and Nasdaq typically observe the same U.S. equity-market holidays and early-close schedule.
What time does the stock market close early before holidays?
For the early-close dates on this page, the regular U.S. equity session ends at 1:00 PM Eastern.
Is the stock market open on Black Friday?
The market is usually open on the day after Thanksgiving, but it commonly closes early at 1:00 PM Eastern.
Are stock market holidays the same as bank holidays?
No. Banks and bond markets can follow different holiday calendars. This page is for regular NYSE and Nasdaq equity trading sessions.
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