Several reasons play a role in when and why the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) might temporarily close its markets, but national holidays are at the top of the list. There are 10 main holidays on which NYSE closes its doors, and the American Stock Exchange and Nasdaq also follow these stock market holidays. If you’re interested in investing but not sure where to begin, consider working with a financial advisor. A financial advisor can offer guidance on the ins and outs of the stock market and even manage your assets for you.
What Is the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)?
Located in New York City and owned by the Intercontinental Exchange, NYSE operates as the largest stock exchange in the world. The company had an estimated equity market capitalization of more than $50 trillion in January 2024, according to Sibilis Research.
The company is normally open for trading from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET from Monday through Friday, but its hours can vary depending on the day. Whether you’re an experienced investor or a beginner still learning about the stock market, it’s useful to know which days the stock market will be closed. The stock market is only closed on specific holidays, which we will look at for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Stock Market Holidays for 2024
New Years Day: Monday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 15
President’s Day (Washington’s Birthday): Monday, February 19
Good Friday: Friday, March 29
Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
Juneteenth National Independence Day: Wednesday, June 19
Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
Labor Day: Monday, September 2
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25
Stock Market Holidays for 2025
New Years Day: Wednesday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 20
President’s Day (Washington’s Birthday): Monday, February 17
Good Friday: Friday, April 18
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26
Juneteenth National Independence Day: Thursday, June 19
Independence Day: Friday, July 4
Labor Day: Monday, September 1
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 27
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25
Stock Market Holidays for 2026
New Years Day: Thursday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 19
President’s Day (Washington’s Birthday): Monday, February 16
Good Friday: Friday, April 3
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
Juneteenth National Independence Day: Friday, June 19
Independence Day: Friday, July 3
Labor Day: Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25
Bottom Line
Stock market holidays are the same for all major U.S. stock exchanges. In many cases, the stock exchange will even list those dates for both the current year and forthcoming years so that we can plan accordingly. These holidays, while similar each, vary by specific date or day of the week across the year so it’s important to pay close attention to each year’s holidays so you know when the stock market will be closed.
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