2025 Stock Market Closures in the U.S: The following days will see the closure of America's stock exchanges:
The financial landscape for 2026 has been outlined, with the updated holiday calendar for both the U.S. stock market (New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq) and bond markets now available. Here's a breakdown of the scheduled holidays and potential early closures for the year ahead.
In 2026, the stock market will be closed on the following days:
- New Year's Day: Thursday, January 1 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 19 - Presidents' Day: Monday, February 16 - Good Friday: Friday, April 3 - Memorial Day: Monday, May 25 - Juneteenth National Independence Day: Friday, June 19 - Independence Day (observed): Friday, July 3 - Labor Day: Monday, September 7 - Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26 - Christmas Day: Friday, December 25
On these days, the bond markets will also be closed, with the exception of Juneteenth National Independence Day, which will be observed on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Regarding early closures, a longstanding practice exists on the days before major holidays such as Independence Day (July 4) and the day after Thanksgiving. For instance, historically stock markets have closed early at 1:00 p.m. ET the day before July 4, while bond markets closed at 2:00 p.m. ET on those days.
Specifically for 2026, while detailed early closure times are not explicitly listed, based on past consistency and tradition:
- The stock market is likely to close early at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 2, 2026 (the day before Independence Day observed on July 3) - Bond markets will close early at 2:00 p.m. ET on that day
Similarly, early closures would be expected the day after Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
For a clear overview of the 2026 stock and bond market holidays and early closures, refer to the following table:
| Date | Holiday | Market Closed? | Early Closing Expected? | |---------------------|------------------------------|----------------|-------------------------------| | Jan 1 (Thu) | New Year's Day | Yes | No | | Jan 19 (Mon) | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Yes | No | | Feb 16 (Mon) | Presidents' Day | Yes | No | | Apr 3 (Fri) | Good Friday | Yes | No | | May 25 (Mon) | Memorial Day | Yes | No | | Jun 19 (Fri) | Juneteenth | Yes | No | | Jul 3 (Fri) | Independence Day (observed) | Yes | No on the day itself; early close likely on Jul 2 (Thu) for stocks at 1 pm, bonds at 2 pm | | Sep 7 (Mon) | Labor Day | Yes | No | | Nov 26 (Thu) | Thanksgiving Day | Yes | No | | Nov 25 (Wed) | Day before Thanksgiving | No | Early close likely for stocks at 1 pm, bonds at 2 pm| | Dec 25 (Fri) | Christmas Day | Yes | No |
This aligns with the typical schedules of both the stock and bond markets, which observe the same holiday closures but may have slightly different early closing times on select days. If you need precise 2026 bond market holidays or early close times separately, it generally mirrors stock market holidays, with early closures 1 hour later than stocks on pre-holiday days such as July 3 and the day before Thanksgiving.
Stock market holidays in the U.S. often follow federal holiday schedules and include major holidays like Independence Day and Thanksgiving. If a holiday falls on a weekend, stock markets may close on the Friday prior to the holiday, as is often the case with Good Friday and Easter. For example, the stock market will close at 1:00 p.m. ET on the day before Independence Day (July 3, 2025), Black Friday, and Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2025).
[1] [Official NYSE Holidays List](https://www.nyse.com/index-status) [2] [Official Nasdaq Holidays List](https://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/holidays) [3] [U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Holidays](https://www.sec.gov/about/offices/marketreg/mr-holidays.pdf)
In light of the given schedule, investors should be aware that the stock market will be closed on the days mentioned for 2026, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day (observed), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Moreover, early closures are anticipated on the day before Independence Day and the day after Thanksgiving, with the stock market closing at 1:00 p.m. ET on these days.
