U.S. Stock Market Holidays 2026–2027
The NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on the holidays listed below. On early close days, markets close at 1:00 PM Eastern Time instead of the usual 4:00 PM ET.
2026 Market Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Closed |
| January 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Closed |
| February 16 | Monday | Presidents' Day | Closed |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | Closed |
| June 19 | Friday | Juneteenth | Closed |
| July 3 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Closed |
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day | Closed |
| November 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| November 27 | Friday | Day After Thanksgiving | Early close 1:00 PM ET |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Early close 1:00 PM ET |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Closed |
2027 Market Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Closed |
| January 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Closed |
| February 15 | Monday | Presidents' Day | Closed |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed |
| May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day | Closed |
| June 18 | Friday | Juneteenth (Observed) | Closed |
| July 2 | Friday | Day Before Independence Day | Early close 1:00 PM ET |
| July 5 | Monday | Independence Day (Observed) | Closed |
| September 6 | Monday | Labor Day | Closed |
| November 25 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| November 26 | Friday | Day After Thanksgiving | Early close 1:00 PM ET |
| December 24 | Friday | Christmas Day (Observed) | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the stock market open on Good Friday?
No. The NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Good Friday every year. Good Friday falls on April 3, 2026 and March 26, 2027.
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No. U.S. stock markets are closed on MLK Day, the third Monday in January each year.
Is the stock market open on Presidents' Day?
No. The NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Presidents' Day, the third Monday in February.
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth?
No. Juneteenth (June 19) has been a market holiday since 2022. If June 19 falls on a weekend, the market closes on the nearest weekday.
Is the stock market open on July 4th?
No. The market is closed on Independence Day. If July 4th falls on a Saturday, markets close on Friday July 3rd. If it falls on a Sunday, markets close on Monday July 5th. The day before Independence Day is typically an early close day (1:00 PM ET).
Is the stock market open on Labor Day?
No. The NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Labor Day, the first Monday in September.
Is the stock market open on Thanksgiving?
No. Markets are closed on Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November). The day after Thanksgiving is an early close day and markets close at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve?
The market is open on Christmas Eve but closes early at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Christmas Day is a full closure. If Christmas falls on a Saturday, Christmas Eve (Friday) becomes the observed holiday and the market is fully closed.
Does the stock market close early on any days?
Yes. The NYSE and Nasdaq close early at 1:00 PM ET on the day before Independence Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve.
How many trading days are in a year?
There are typically 252 trading days in a year. This is 365 calendar days minus weekends (104 days) minus approximately 9 market holidays.