The U.S. markets are open Monday to Friday every week from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST and remain shut on weekends and some major US holidays. Stock market holidays are the days on which stock exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ are closed, typically in observance of national or religious holidays.
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Here are the stock market holidays for 2024:
- New Years Day: Monday, Jan. 1st (observed)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 15th
- President’s Day: Monday Feb. 19th
- Good Friday: Friday, March 29th
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 27th
- Juneteenth National Independence Day: Wednesday, June 19th
- Independence Day: Thursday, July 4th
- Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 2nd
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 28th
- Christmas: Wednesday, Dec. 25th
Stock market holidays and early closings
In 2024, there are 10 days that the stock market closes and two days with early closings, limiting trading hours. During these holidays, traders and investors cannot buy or sell shares of companies listed on the stock exchange. The dates of these holidays are set far in advance.
Here are the U.S. stock market holidays and early closings recognized in 2024:
| Holidays | Stock market closings and early closings in 2024 |
|---|---|
| New Years Day | Closed Monday, Jan. 1st |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Closed Monday, Jan. 15th |
| President’s Day | Closed Monday, Feb. 19th |
| Good Friday | Closed Friday, March 29th |
| Memorial Day | Closed Monday, May 27th |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Closed Wednesday, June 19th |
| Day before Independence Day (July 3rd) | Closes early at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) |
| Independence Day | Closed Thursday, July 4th |
| Labor Day | Closed Monday, Sept. 2nd |
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed Thursday, Nov. 28th |
| Black Friday (Nov. 24th) | Closes early at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) |
| Christmas Day | Closed Wednesday, Dec. 25th |
Bond market holidays and early closures
Similar to the stock market, the bond market observes several holidays throughout the year, during which the market is closed or has limited trading hours that affect your ability to purchase bonds. These holidays can impact trading activity, settlement dates, and other aspects of the bond market. In addition to observing the same holidays the NYSE and Nasdaq do, the bond market also closes on Columbus Day and Veterans day.
Here are the bond market holidays and early closings recognized in 2024:
| Holidays | Bond market closings and early closings in 2024 |
|---|---|
| New Years Day | Closed Monday, Jan. 1st |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Closed Monday, Jan. 15th |
| President’s Day | Closed Monday, Feb. 19th |
| Day before Good Friday (April 6th) | Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) |
| Good Friday | Closed Friday, March 29th |
| Friday before Memorial Day (May 26th) | Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) |
| Memorial Day | Closed Monday, May 27th |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Closed Wednesday, June 19th |
| Day before Independence Day (July 3rd) | Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) |
| Independence Day | Closed Thursday, July 4th |
| Labor Day | Closed Monday, Sept. 2nd |
| Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples’ Day) | Closed Monday, Oct. 14th |
| Veterans Day | Closed Monday, Nov. 11th |
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed Thursday, Nov. 28th |
| Black Friday (Nov. 24th) | Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) |
| Friday before Christmas Eve (Dec. 22nd) | Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) |
| Christmas Day | Closed Wednesday, Dec. 25th |
| Friday before New Year’s Eve (Dec. 29th) | Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) |
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Stock market and bond market closing FAQ
What days is the stock market closed this year?
In 2024, the U.S. stock market is closed:
- Monday, Jan. 1st
- Monday, Jan. 15th
- Monday, Feb. 19th
- Friday, March 29th
- Monday, May 27th
- Wednesday, June 19th
- Thursday, July 4th
- Monday, Sept. 2nd
- Thursday, Nov. 28th
- Wednesday, Dec. 25th
Why is the stock market closed on Good Friday?
The stock market is closed on Good Friday due to both historical tradition and some practical considerations. While the initial reason for the closure was a religious observance, the lower trading volume and the desire for a long weekend break have made it a standard practice in modern times.
Is the stock market closed for Columbus Day?
No, the stock market is open on Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples Day), which is on Oct. 14th, 2024. The bond market, however, is closed on Columbus Day.
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