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When major holidays arrive, Wall Street often pauses trading and Easter is no exception. In the U.S., both the stock and bond markets close on Good Friday. However, trading resumes the following Monday, even though several global markets may remain shut for Easter Monday.
In 2026, U.S. markets are scheduled to observe 10 official holidays, along with two early closing days. Most of these dates overlap with federal and banking holidays, making them widely recognized across the financial system.
Regular Trading Hours
Under normal conditions, the U.S. stock market operates Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The two primary exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, follow this schedule and remain closed on weekends.
While trading is possible outside regular hours, it comes with added risks. Lower trading volume during extended hours can lead to higher price volatility, and orders may not always be executed fully or at expected prices.
Stock Market Holidays in 2026
In 2026, the stock market will close on the following dates:
- New Year’s Day (Jan. 1)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 19)
- Presidents’ Day (Feb. 16)
- Good Friday (April 3)
- Memorial Day (May 25)
- Juneteenth (June 19)
- Independence Day observed (July 3)
- Labor Day (Sept. 7)
- Thanksgiving (Nov. 26)
- Christmas Day (Dec. 25)
Additionally, markets will close early at 1 p.m. Eastern on:
- Nov. 27 (Black Friday)
- Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)
Stock Market Holidays in 2027
For 2027, closures include:
- New Year’s Day (Jan. 1)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 18)
- Presidents’ Day (Feb. 15)
- Good Friday (March 26)
- Memorial Day (May 31)
- Juneteenth observed (June 18)
- Independence Day observed (July 5)
- Labor Day (Sept. 6)
- Thanksgiving (Nov. 25)
- Christmas observed (Dec. 24)
There will also be an early closure at 1 p.m. on Nov. 26 (Black Friday).
If a fixed-date holiday like Independence Day or Christmas falls on a weekend, markets typically observe it on the nearest weekday. One exception is New Year’s Day falling on a Saturday—markets remain open the preceding Friday.
Bond Market Schedule
The bond market, governed by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time on weekdays. It observes the same 10 holidays as the stock market, plus Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Veterans Day.
Bond markets also close early at 2 p.m. on select days, including the Thursday before Good Friday, the Friday before Memorial Day, July 2, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
Holidays When Markets Stay Open
Not all holidays affect trading. The market generally remains open on occasions like Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Ramadan, Passover, Halloween, and New Year’s Eve unless they fall on a weekend.
