Is the Stock Market Open Today? (2026 Holiday Schedule)
You log in to your brokerage app. The charts aren’t moving. Did the internet crash? Probably not. It’s likely a Federal Holiday. Here is the complete 2026 schedule for the NYSE and Nasdaq, including the tricky “Half-Days” and “Bond Market Split” days.
Regular Hrs
9:30-4:00
Eastern Time (ET)Time
Holidays
10 Days
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2026 NYSE & Nasdaq Holiday Calendar
Mark these dates. The market is CLOSED all day.
| Holiday | Date (2026) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1 (Thu) | CLOSED |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan 19 (Mon) | CLOSED |
| Presidents’ Day | Feb 16 (Mon) | CLOSED |
| Good Friday | Apr 3 (Fri) | CLOSED |
| Memorial Day | May 25 (Mon) | CLOSED |
| Juneteenth | Jun 19 (Fri) | CLOSED |
| Independence Day | Jul 3 (Fri)* | CLOSED |
| Labor Day | Sep 7 (Mon) | CLOSED |
| Thanksgiving | Nov 26 (Thu) | CLOSED |
| Christmas | Dec 25 (Fri) | CLOSED |
*Observation Rule
In 2026, July 4th is a Saturday. So the market closes on Friday, July 3rd to observe it.
Trading Sessions (ET)
Watch Out for “Half-Days” (1:00 PM Close)
On these days, the market opens normally but shuts down 3 hours early. Volume is usually tiny as traders leave for vacation.
- Friday, Nov 27, 2026 (Black Friday / Day after Thanksgiving)
- Thursday, Dec 24, 2026 (Christmas Eve)
Note: If you have options expiring on these days, handle them in the morning!
“Why is my bank closed but the stock market open?”
This causes confusion every year. The Bond Market (SIFMA) observes more holidays than the Stock Market (NYSE).
Columbus Day & Veterans Day
On Columbus Day (Oct 12) and Veterans Day (Nov 11):
– Banks: CLOSED.
– Bond Market: CLOSED.
– Stock Market (NYSE/Nasdaq): OPEN.
Since banks are closed, wire transfers might be delayed, but you can still buy/sell Tesla stock.
– Banks: CLOSED.
– Bond Market: CLOSED.
– Stock Market (NYSE/Nasdaq): OPEN.
Since banks are closed, wire transfers might be delayed, but you can still buy/sell Tesla stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What about Crypto?
Crypto never sleeps. Bitcoin and Ethereum trade 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including Christmas. However, liquidity might be lower on major holidays as institutional desks are empty.
Does “T+1 Settlement” count holidays?
No. Settlement counts “Business Days.”
If you sell a stock on Friday before a Monday Holiday, the trade settles on Tuesday (T+1), not Monday.