2026 US Stock Market Holidays: NYSE & Nasdaq Schedule

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will observe several holidays throughout 2026, resulting in either full-day closures or early closures at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Understanding these dates is crucial for investors and traders to plan accordingly.

Full-Day Market Closures

On the following days, both the NYSE and Nasdaq will be fully closed:

• New Year’s Day: January 1, 2026
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 19, 2026
• Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day): February 16, 2026
• Good Friday: April 3, 2026
• Memorial Day: May 25, 2026
• Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19, 2026
• Independence Day (Observed): July 3, 2026
• Labor Day: September 7, 2026
• Thanksgiving Day: November 26, 2026
• Christmas Day: December 25, 2026

Early Closures (1:00 p.m. ET)

On these days, both exchanges will close trading at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time:

• Day after Thanksgiving: November 27, 2026
• Christmas Eve: December 24, 2026

Weekend Holiday Observations

When a holiday falls on a weekend, the markets typically close on the preceding Friday or following Monday. For example, Independence Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, so the NYSE and Nasdaq will close for the full day on Friday, July 3, to observe the holiday. Fidelity provides further details on this practice.

Trading Hours Recap

Regular trading hours for the NYSE and Nasdaq are 9:30 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. However, these hours are adjusted for the holidays listed above. The New York Stock Exchange provides a detailed calendar of trading hours.

Key Takeaways

• The NYSE and Nasdaq generally observe the same holiday schedule.
• Full-day closures and early closures impact trading opportunities.
• Holiday schedules are adjusted when holidays fall on weekends.

Investors should consult the official exchange calendars and their brokerage firms for the most up-to-date information on trading schedules.