U.S. Stock Market

For any investor active in international markets, knowing the schedule of the NYSE and NASDAQ exchanges is essential for properly planning their moves. The year 2026 includes ten official holidays, as well as specific days when trading will conclude early.

When will the markets remain closed?

During the following dates, no trading will take place on the U.S. capital markets:

Date-Holiday:

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

Early Close Days

In addition to full holidays, there are two instances in 2026 where the stock market will operate on a reduced schedule. Specifically, the market will close at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time) on the following days:

• Friday, November 27, 2026:
  The day after Thanksgiving
  (commonly known as Black Friday).

• Thursday, December 24, 2026: Christmas Eve.