2026 U.S. Stock Market Holiday Schedule: Is the NYSE or Nasdaq Open or Closed?

U.S. Stock Market Holidays 2026

If you trade U.S. stocks, ETFs, or listed options, holiday hours matter more than most people expect. A “normal” weekday can suddenly turn into a full market closure, or a shortened session that ends at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. That can affect everything from order timing and earnings reactions to cash transfers and settlement.

Below is a clear, easy-to-scan guide to when the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open, closed, or closing early in 2026, based on official exchange calendars.

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Quick answer: Are NYSE and Nasdaq closed on the same holidays?

Most of the time, yes. In 2026, NYSE and Nasdaq both observe the same core U.S. stock market holidays (full-day closures), plus the same widely followed early-close days.

Regular U.S. stock market hours (when it’s “open”)

On a standard trading day, the U.S. stock market runs:

• Regular session: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

• Early close days (when scheduled): market closes at 1:00 p.m. ET

  • NYSE also notes eligible options close at 1:15 p.m. ET on certain early-close days.

(Pre-market and after-hours trading may still be available through some brokers, but the official exchange session hours above are what most investors mean by “open.”)

2026 NYSE & Nasdaq holiday schedule (closed vs. early close)

Full-day market closures (NYSE and Nasdaq)

Sources: Nasdaq holiday schedule and NYSE calendar/announcements.

Early close days (shortened sessions)

Nasdaq lists both early closes at 1:00 p.m. ET.
NYSE specifies the day after Thanksgiving early close at 1:00 p.m. ET (and 1:15 p.m. ET for eligible options).

Read more: When Do the NYSE, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq Stock Markets Open and Close in the United States?

The 2026 dates that surprise people most

Independence Day is observed on Friday, July 3 (market closed)

Because July 4, 2026 falls on a Saturday, the holiday is observed on Friday, July 3, and the stock market is closed all day.

Good Friday is a market holiday (even though it’s not a federal holiday)

U.S. stock exchanges traditionally close on Good Friday, which is April 3, 2026.

Planning tips traders actually use

1. Treat early-close days like “half a trading day.”
   Liquidity can thin out earlier than usual, and many desks stop taking risk before the 1:00 p.m. ET bell.

2. Watch settlement and cash movement timing.
   Market closures can push processing timelines. (Your broker and bank schedules may not perfectly match exchange schedules.)

3. Don’t assume “open” means “normal.”
   Even when NYSE/Nasdaq are open, other markets may have different hours (especially bonds). SIFMA publishes recommendations that fixed income desks often follow.

4. Confirm with your broker for after-hours availability.
   Some brokers restrict order types or symbols around holidays and early closes, even when exchanges are technically open.

FAQ: Common “open or closed?” questions for 2026

Is the stock market open on New Year’s Day 2026?

No. NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Is the market open the day after Thanksgiving 2026?

Yes, but it’s a shortened session. Friday, November 27, 2026 closes at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Is the market open on Christmas Eve 2026?

Yes, but it’s an early close at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 24, 2026.

Are NYSE and Nasdaq always identical?

They are usually aligned on major U.S. market holidays and the best-known early-close days, and the official 2026 calendars match on those key dates.

Bottom line

For 2026, NYSE and Nasdaq are closed for 10 full holidays and have two widely observed early-close days (the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve). If you put just a handful of dates on your calendar, make it Jan 1, Apr 3, Jul 3, Nov 27 (early close), and Dec 24 (early close). Those are the ones most likely to disrupt a “normal” trading plan.