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Is the stock market open on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day?
Here’s the holiday trading schedule for 2026 and 2027.
The stock market will be open on Monday, Oct. 12, for Columbus Day, which is recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day in various cities and states. The Investors can still place orders for stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during extended hours, though this comes with increased risk. Because trading volume is lower after hours, prices can be more volatile, and there is no guarantee that your orders will be fully executed.
If you are ever unsure whether the stock market is open, you can refer to this list of market holidays for 2026 and 2027.
Stock market holidays for 2026
The NYSE and Nasdaq will observe the following holidays in 2026:
New Year’s Day: Thursday, Jan. 1
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 19
Washington’s Birthday, aka Presidents’ Day: Monday, Feb. 16
Juneteenth National Independence Day: Friday, June 19
Independence Day (observed): Friday, July 3
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 26
Both stock exchanges will also close at 1 p.m. Eastern time on these days in 2026:
Friday, Nov. 27 (the day after Thanksgiving, aka Black Friday)
Thursday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)
Stock market holidays for 2027
In 2027, the NYSE and Nasdaq will observe these holidays:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 18
Washington’s Birthday, aka Presidents’ Day: Monday, Feb. 15
Juneteenth National Independence Day (observed): Friday, June 18
Independence Day (observed): Monday, July 5
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 25
Christmas Day (observed): Friday, Dec. 24
In 2027, the NYSE and Nasdaq will close at 1 p.m. Eastern time on this day:
Friday, Nov. 26 (the day after Thanksgiving, aka Black Friday)
For holidays that occur on a fixed date annually, such as Christmas Day or the Fourth of July, the market typically closes on the preceding Friday if the holiday falls on a Saturday, or the following Monday if it falls on a Sunday.
One exception exists: If New Year’s Day lands on a Saturday, the exchanges remain open for normal hours on the preceding Friday, and the holiday is not observed by Wall Street.
Most U.S. financial markets also shut down for a National Day of Mourning following the passing of a sitting or former president. This is usually observed on the day of the funeral.
What about the bond market?
The bond market schedule is set by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Standard hours for the bond market are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
Throughout 2026 and 2027, bond markets will close for all 10 stock market holidays, as well as Indigenous Peoples Day (formerly Columbus Day) in October and Veterans Day in November.
The bond market also implements an early closing at 2 p.m. on the following dates:
Thursday before Good Friday (Maundy Thursday)
July 2 (before Independence Day)
Friday after Thanksgiving (Black Friday)
Days that aren’t stock market holidays
The stock market generally operates as usual for the following holidays, unless they fall on a weekend:
Is the stock market open FAQs
Is the stock market closed on the Friday after Thanksgiving?
The stock market remains open on the Friday after Thanksgiving, though it closes early at 1 p.m. Eastern time. It is one of only a few days each year when the market closes before the standard 4 p.m. time.
Are crypto markets always open?
Yes. Unlike bond and stock markets, the crypto market does not follow a holiday calendar because cryptocurrency is traded exchanges. You can trade crypto 24/7/365
Is the market closed on Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is not a stock market holiday; both the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange maintain regular trading hours. However, the bond market does close in observance of Veterans Day.
What time does the stock market open?
The stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, though extended trading sessions allow for activity even when the main market is closed.
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