US Stock Market Hours
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ follow the same trading schedule:
| Session | Hours (Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| Pre-market | 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET |
| Regular trading | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET |
| After-hours | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET |
Regular trading runs Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day. The market is closed on weekends and designated holidays.
Pre-market and after-hours sessions are available through most brokers, but with reduced liquidity, wider spreads, and limit orders only.
2026 Stock Market Holiday Calendar
The NYSE and NASDAQ are fully closed on these 10 days in 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 16 | Monday | Presidents' Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| June 19 | Friday | Juneteenth |
| July 3 | Friday | Independence Day (observed) |
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day |
| November 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Note: Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4 — the market closes the day before on Friday, July 3.
Early Close Days in 2026
On these 3 days, the stock market opens at the normal 9:30 AM ET but closes at 1:00 PM ET — three hours early:
| Date | Day | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| July 2 | Thursday | Day before Independence Day (observed) |
| November 27 | Friday | Day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
Early close days tend to have 40–60% lower trading volume than normal sessions. Spreads are wider and liquidity is thinner, especially in the final hour.
Set a market close alert for early close days so you don't miss the 1:00 PM cutoff. Stock Alarm Pro can notify you before the early close with a push notification, email, or phone call.
Holidays the Market Stays OPEN (Common Confusion)
These days catch people off guard — banks are closed, but the stock market is open as normal:
| Date | Holiday | Stock Market | Bond Market | Banks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12 | Columbus Day | Open | Closed | Closed |
| November 11 | Veterans Day | Open | Closed | Closed |
This is one of the most frequently Googled stock market questions. Remember: the stock market follows the NYSE holiday calendar, not the federal bank holiday calendar. Columbus Day and Veterans Day are regular trading days.
Pre-Market and After-Hours Trading by Broker
Not all brokers offer the same extended hours access:
| Broker | Pre-Market Start | After-Hours End | 24-Hour Trading? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab | 24/5 via thinkorswim | 24/5 via thinkorswim | Yes (S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, 600+ ETFs) |
| Robinhood | 24/5 via Blue Ocean ATS | 24/5 via Blue Ocean ATS | Yes |
| Webull | 24/5 via Blue Ocean ATS | 24/5 via Blue Ocean ATS | Yes |
| Interactive Brokers | 4:00 AM ET | 8:00 PM ET | No |
| Fidelity | 7:00 AM ET | 8:00 PM ET | No |
Coming in 2026: NASDAQ plans to launch full 24/5 trading in the second half of 2026. NYSE is working on 22-hour trading (1:30 AM – 11:30 PM ET) on NYSE Arca.
Beyond Stocks: Other Market Schedules
Bond Market
The bond market (SIFMA) follows a slightly different calendar. It closes on Columbus Day and Veterans Day when stocks stay open, and its early closes are at 2:00 PM ET (vs. 1:00 PM for stocks).
| Feature | Stock Market | Bond Market |
|---|---|---|
| Regular hours | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET |
| Columbus Day | Open | Closed |
| Veterans Day | Open | Closed |
| Early close time | 1:00 PM ET | 2:00 PM ET |
Futures Market
CME Globex futures trade nearly around the clock:
- Opens: Sunday 6:00 PM ET
- Closes: Friday 5:00 PM ET
- Daily break: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET (Monday–Thursday)
- Effectively: 23 hours/day, 5 days/week
S&P 500 futures (ES) and Nasdaq futures (NQ) regular trading hours are 9:30 AM – 4:15 PM ET — extending 15 minutes beyond the stock market close.
Crypto Market
Cryptocurrency markets trade 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No holidays, no weekends, no closing bell. However, peak volume typically occurs around 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET when US and European sessions overlap.
Options Expiration
Monthly options expire on the third Friday of each month at 4:00 PM ET (with exercise possible until 4:30 PM ET). Key 2026 dates:
| Month | Expiration Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 16 | |
| February | Feb 20 | |
| March | Mar 20 | |
| April | Apr 17 | |
| May | May 15 | |
| June | Jun 18 (Thursday) | Moved — Juneteenth on Friday |
| July | Jul 17 | |
| August | Aug 21 | |
| September | Sep 18 | |
| October | Oct 16 | |
| November | Nov 20 | |
| December | Dec 18 |
SPX and SPY options now expire Monday, Wednesday, and Friday — enabling daily 0DTE (zero days to expiration) trading strategies.
International Market Hours (in Eastern Time)
If you trade global markets or want to understand overnight moves, here are the major exchanges in ET:
| Exchange | Trading Hours (ET) | Overlap with US |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo (TSE) | 8:00 PM – 2:25 AM | None |
| Hong Kong (HKEX) | 9:30 PM – 4:00 AM | None |
| Shanghai (SSE) | 9:30 PM – 3:00 AM | None |
| London (LSE) | 3:00 AM – 11:30 AM | 9:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Frankfurt (Xetra) | 3:00 AM – 11:30 AM | 9:30 – 11:30 AM |
| Toronto (TSX) | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Full overlap |
Highest global volume window: 9:30 – 11:30 AM ET, when US and European markets are both open.
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Quick Reference: 2026 Trading Calendar at a Glance
| Month | Market Closures | Early Closes | Options Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 1, Jan 19 | — | Jan 16 |
| February | Feb 16 | — | Feb 20 |
| March | — | — | Mar 20 |
| April | Apr 3 | — | Apr 17 |
| May | May 25 | — | May 15 |
| June | Jun 19 | — | Jun 18 (Thu) |
| July | Jul 3 | Jul 2 (1pm) | Jul 17 |
| August | — | — | Aug 21 |
| September | Sep 7 | — | Sep 18 |
| October | — | — | Oct 16 |
| November | Nov 26 | Nov 27 (1pm) | Nov 20 |
| December | Dec 25 | Dec 24 (1pm) | Dec 18 |
Bookmark this page. We update it at the start of each year with the latest NYSE and NASDAQ holiday schedule.
