The stock market doesn’t ever need a day off but we humans do. Thatâs why, in addition to being closed for business every Saturday and Sunday, stock markets in the United States close each year for a set of established American holidays.
So, what is a stock market holiday? It is any non-weekend day when the NYSE and Nasdaq exchanges markets are closed. Typically, these are for major holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Additionally, on days near a holiday (Christmas Eve, Wednesday before Thanksgiving, etc.) the bond markets may close early or be closed altogether while the stock markets stay open. Occasionally, markets will close for a day of mourning such as the passing of a former president. Finally, if a major holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the markets may be closed in observance on Friday or Monday, respectively. Importantly, the stock market does not ever close for four full trading sessions in a row, barring a historic event like 9/11, after which the market remained closed for several days, for obvious humanitarian and structural reasons.
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The stock market always stays open for the full trading day on the last business day of the year (whether that is December 31 or another date). That is primarily because Wall Street wants to afford the full daily session for last-minute trading activity, whether motivated by tax-trading strategies before the year-end, or other reasons.
Other than that, it is largely business as usual at the stock market, except for these ten standard annual holidays. Dates supplied are for 2023, but the stock market is closed on those holidays every year.
- Monday, January 2, 2023 – New Yearâs Day
- Monday, January 16, 2023 â Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Monday, February 20, 2023 â Presidents’ Day
- Friday, April 7, 2023 â Good Friday
- Monday, May 29, 2023 â Memorial Day
- Monday, June 19, 2023 â Juneteenth
- Tuesday, July 4, 2023 â Independence Day
- Monday, September 4, 2023 â Labor Day
- Thursday, November 23, 2023 â Thanksgiving Day
- Monday, December 25, 2023 â Christmas Day
In addition, on the following days, the stock market closes early, at 1:00 P.M. ET:
- Monday, July 3, 2023: The day before Independence Day (thus preserving the âno occurrence of four straight full closure daysâ guideline)
- Friday, November 24, 2023: The day after Thanksgiving
The bond market holiday schedule is mostly in sync with that of the stock market. However, the bond market is closely tied to the workings of both the U.S. Federal government and the banking system. As a results, on the following days, the bond market closes early, at 2:00 P.M.,ET or, if indicated, is closed all day:
- Thursday, April 6, 2023 â Maundy (i.e. Holy) Thursday (day before Good Friday)
- Friday, May 26, 2023 â (Friday before Memorial Day Monday)
- Monday, July 3, 2023 â The day before July 4, 2023
- Monday, October 9, 2023 â Columbus Day/Indigenous Peopleâs Day (Closed all day)
- Friday, November 10, 2023 â Veteranâs Day (Closed all day)
- Friday, November 24, 2023 â The day after Thanksgiving
- Friday, December 29, 2023 â (Friday before New Yearâs Eve Sunday)
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When the stock market is operating on a normal daily schedule, it opens for business at 9:30 A.M. ET and closes at 4:00 P.M. ET Monday through Friday, offering 6 œ hours of live trading on a standard trading day.
The bond market consists of pre-trading hours from 4:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. ET, regular hours from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. ET, as well as extended trading hours from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. ET.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the stock market open on weekends?
No, the stock market is not open on weekends.
Is January 2nd normally a stock market holiday?
If January 1 falls on a Sunday, the stock market holiday would be observed on January 2nd.
Is Columbus Day a stock market holiday?
The stock market is open on Columbus Day, but the bond market is closed.
Is Veteranâs Day a stock market holiday?
The stock market is open on Veteranâs Day, but the bond market is closed.
Is Good Friday a stock market holiday?
Yes, the stock market is closed on Good Friday.
Is Juneteenth a stock market holiday?
Yes, Juneteenth is a stock market holiday.
Is Presidentsâ Day a stock market holiday?
Yes, Presidentsâ Day is a stock market holiday.
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