The U.S. stock market takes Presidents’ Day off. If you’re planning to trade on Monday, February 16, 2026, you’ll need to adjust your strategy—both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed observing the federal holiday. Understanding the full stock market holiday schedule prevents missed trading opportunities and helps investors plan around market closures throughout the year.
The regular stock market trading hours run 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, whenever exchanges operate. Both NYSE and Nasdaq close weekends automatically. Holiday closures follow a predictable pattern each year, with the same 10 holidays observed annually across both major exchanges.
Stock market holidays in 2026
The NYSE and Nasdaq will be completely closed for ten holidays in 2026:
New Year’s Day arrives Thursday, January 1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls Monday, January 19. Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 16. Good Friday occurs Friday, April 3. Memorial Day comes Monday, May 25. Juneteenth National Independence Day is Friday, June 19. Independence Day observance is Friday, July 3. Labor Day falls Monday, September 7. Thanksgiving Day occurs Thursday, November 26. Christmas Day arrives Friday, December 25.
Additionally, both exchanges close early at 1 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, November 27 (day after Thanksgiving) and Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve).
Stock market holidays in 2027
The NYSE and Nasdaq will observe slightly different dates in 2027 due to how holidays fall on the calendar:
New Year’s Day is Friday, January 1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls Monday, January 18. Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 15. Good Friday occurs Friday, March 26. Memorial Day comes Monday, May 31. Juneteenth observance is Friday, June 18. Independence Day observance is Monday, July 5. Labor Day falls Monday, September 6. Thanksgiving Day occurs Thursday, November 25. Christmas Day observance is Friday, December 24.
The early 1 p.m. close occurs Friday, November 26 (day after Thanksgiving). No Christmas Eve early closing occurs in 2027 since Christmas falls on Friday.
When holidays don’t fall on their standard dates
The stock market applies specific rules when major holidays fall on weekends. If a holiday falls on Saturday, the stock exchange closes the Friday before. If a holiday falls on Sunday, the exchange closes the Monday after. This ensures Wall Street observes all major federal holidays while maintaining regular business schedules.
New Year’s Day represents the exception to this rule. When New Year’s Day falls on Saturday, stock exchanges operate regular hours Friday before, and Wall Street simply doesn’t observe the holiday. This unusual exception applies only to New Year’s Day.
Bond market operates different schedules
The bond market follows schedules determined by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), which differs from stock exchange holidays. Bond markets close for all 10 stock market holidays plus additional holidays including Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October and Veterans Day in November.
Bond markets also close early at 2 p.m. Eastern time on several additional days: the Thursday before Good Friday (Maundy Thursday), the Friday before Memorial Day, July 2 (before Independence Day), the Friday after Thanksgiving, December 24 (Christmas Eve), and December 31 (New Year’s Eve).
Trading during extended hours
Stock markets remain closed during extended trading hours following major holidays. While you can place orders to buy and sell stocks and exchange-traded funds after regular hours, substantial risks accompany extended trading. Trading volume drops significantly after hours, causing price volatility to increase. Orders may not execute completely or at prices you expect, creating potential losses.
Extended hours trading requires more caution than standard trading hours when market volume provides tighter price spreads and more reliable execution.
Holidays that don’t close the stock market
Many holidays don’t affect stock market operations. Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday, St. Patrick’s Day, Passover, Cinco de Mayo, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Halloween, Boxing Day, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve all occur while stock exchanges operate normal hours.
Ramadan, despite being observed for an entire month, doesn’t close U.S. stock markets. These religious and cultural holidays receive recognition in many communities but don’t interrupt Wall Street trading schedules.
Cryptocurrency markets never close
Cryptocurrency markets operate completely differently from traditional stock and bond markets. Crypto trades through decentralized networks rather than central exchanges. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies trade 24/7/365 without holiday breaks. Investors can trade cryptocurrency any day, any time.
Presidential funeral closures
Wall Street observes special closures upon death of a former or sitting president. These National Day of Mourning closures typically coincide with the president’s funeral date. Markets close completely on the funeral day out of respect.
