Major holidays often mean Wall Street takes a break, with 10 holidays and three early closures scheduled for the U.S. stock market in 2025. These holidays align with federal and banking holidays, affecting the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq trading hours. Regular trading hours span from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, with both exchanges closed on weekends.
While extended trading hours allow for stock and ETF transactions, they come with higher risks compared to regular market hours. For those pondering if the stock market is open on a specific day, a list of market holidays for 2025 and 2026 is essential.
In 2025, the NYSE and Nasdaq will be closed on holidays like New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Additionally, early closures are planned for specific days like the day before Independence Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve.
Looking ahead to 2026, the stock exchanges will observe holidays such as New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Early closures are anticipated on Maundy Thursday, the Friday before Memorial Day, the day before Independence Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
Notably, the stock market remains operational for holidays like Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Passover, Cinco de Mayo, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Halloween, Boxing Day, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve unless they fall on a weekend.
Unlike traditional markets, the crypto market operates 24/7/365, not adhering to holiday schedules. However, the bond market, following SIFMA’s lead, closes for all stock market holidays in 2025 and 2026, along with Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Veterans Day. Early closures are also scheduled on specific days, aligning with stock market early closures.
It’s worth noting that the stock market adjusts its operations around holidays like the Fourth of July and Christmas Day, closing the Friday before if the holiday falls on a Saturday, or the Monday after if it falls on a Sunday. The market also halts trading for a National Day of Mourning in honor of past or sitting presidents, typically coinciding with the funeral day.
Market participants should stay informed about these closures and adjustments to trading hours to effectively plan their investment strategies around these holidays and ensure optimal portfolio management.