Stock Market Hours & Holidays
Regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. The clock below is calculated in your browser from the current Eastern Time.
Status is based on the published NYSE holiday schedule for 2026–2027 and standard session times; it does not account for unscheduled closures or trading halts.
US stock market trading hours
| Session | Eastern Time (ET) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-market | 4:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Extended-hours trading via electronic venues; thinner liquidity. Many brokers offer a shorter window. |
| Regular session | 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Opening and closing auctions on NYSE and Nasdaq |
| After-hours | 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Earnings releases often come out just after the close |
| Early-close days | 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Typically the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve |
Eastern Time switches between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4) with US daylight saving time, so the opening bell is 14:30 UTC in winter and 13:30 UTC in summer. Europe and the US change clocks on different dates in March and October/November, so for a week or two the gap to London or Frankfurt is one hour shorter than usual.
Opening bell in other time zones (regular session)
| City | Open – close (standard) |
|---|---|
| Chicago (CT) | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles (PT) | 6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| London (UK time) | 2:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Frankfurt / Paris / Amsterdam (CET) | 3:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Stock market holidays
NYSE and Nasdaq follow the same holiday calendar. When a holiday falls on a Saturday the market usually closes on the preceding Friday; when it falls on a Sunday, the following Monday. (New Year's Day on a Saturday is an exception: the market stays open on the Friday before.)
2026 market holidays (NYSE & Nasdaq closed)
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
2027 market holidays (NYSE & Nasdaq closed)
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 (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 closes (1:00 p.m. ET)
- Friday, November 27, 2026 (day after Thanksgiving)
- Thursday, December 24, 2026 (Christmas Eve)
- Friday, November 26, 2027 (day after Thanksgiving)
Schedules can change (for example national days of mourning). Always confirm with the official NYSE holidays and trading hours page. The bond market follows a separate SIFMA calendar with additional early closes and closures, such as Columbus Day and Veterans Day.
Where to follow the market
When the market is open, our market overview, heatmap and live charts update throughout the session.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the stock market open?
The NYSE and Nasdaq regular session opens at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time and closes at 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
Is the stock market open on weekends?
No. US stock exchanges are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Some brokers offer limited overnight or 24-hour trading in selected stocks through alternative trading systems, but the exchanges themselves are closed.
Is the stock market open on Good Friday?
No. Good Friday is an NYSE and Nasdaq market holiday even though it is not a federal holiday (April 3 in 2026, March 26 in 2027).
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day and Veterans Day?
Yes. Stock exchanges are open on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day and Veterans Day, although the bond market is closed on those days.
What are pre-market and after-hours trading?
Extended-hours sessions before the open (from 4:00 a.m. ET) and after the close (until 8:00 p.m. ET). Volume is lower, spreads are wider and prices can be more volatile than during regular hours.