The U.S. stock market (NYSE and Nasdaq) is closed for 10 holidays in 2026, and closes early at 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday, November 27, 2026 and Thursday, December 24, 2026. The next full-day closures are Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26, 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. The dates below are from the New York Stock Exchange’s official holiday calendar.
Key takeaways
- U.S. stock markets close for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, 2026 and close early at 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday, November 27, 2026.
- The NYSE closes early at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 24, 2026 and is closed on Friday, December 25, 2026 for Christmas.
- There is no New Year’s Day market holiday in 2028 because January 1, 2028 falls on a Saturday, according to the NYSE.
2026 stock market holidays
| Holiday | Date (markets closed) |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Friday, June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day (observed) | Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
Early closes in 2026 (1:00 p.m. ET): Friday, November 27 (the day after Thanksgiving) and Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve).
2027 stock market holidays
| Holiday | Date (markets closed) |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 18, 2027 |
| Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) | Monday, February 15, 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 26, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2027 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day (observed) | Friday, June 18, 2027 |
| Independence Day (observed) | Monday, July 5, 2027 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 6, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 25, 2027 |
| Christmas Day (observed) | Friday, December 24, 2027 |
Early close in 2027 (1:00 p.m. ET): Friday, November 26 (the day after Thanksgiving).
2028 stock market holidays
| Holiday | Date (markets closed) |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 17, 2028 |
| Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) | Monday, February 21, 2028 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 14, 2028 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 29, 2028 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Monday, June 19, 2028 |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, July 4, 2028 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 4, 2028 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 23, 2028 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 25, 2028 |
Early closes in 2028 (1:00 p.m. ET): Monday, July 3 and Friday, November 24. No New Year’s Day holiday is observed in 2028 because January 1 falls on a Saturday.
What closes, and what doesn’t
- Stocks and ETFs: the NYSE and Nasdaq follow the same holiday calendar, and pre-market and after-hours sessions close with them. See our guide to pre-market trading hours.
- Options: on early-close days, eligible options may trade until 1:15 p.m. ET, per the NYSE.
- Stock index futures: CME futures usually trade a shortened session on U.S. holidays rather than closing completely. Check CME’s holiday calendar. Our guide explains how stock futures work.
- Bonds: the U.S. bond market follows SIFMA’s recommended schedule, which can include early closes on days when stocks trade a full session, and some closures (such as Columbus Day and Veterans Day) when stocks are open.
- Economic data: government releases scheduled near holidays can move. See the U.S. economic calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Is the stock market open the day after Thanksgiving?
Yes, but only until 1:00 p.m. ET. In 2026 that is Friday, November 27.
Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Yes, until 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 24, 2026. It is closed on Friday, December 25.
Is the stock market open on Veterans Day and Columbus Day?
Yes. Neither is an NYSE holiday, although the bond market may follow a different schedule.
Is the stock market closed on Good Friday?
Yes. Good Friday is an NYSE holiday: April 3, 2026, March 26, 2027 and April 14, 2028.
Last reviewed: November 8, 2026, by the PreMarket Daily editorial desk. Source: NYSE, Holidays & Trading Hours. Exchanges can change their calendars; the exchange’s own page is final. This page is general information, not investment advice.