Is the Stock Market Open Today? 2025 Holiday Schedule
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Oliver Stone has a point: Money never sleeps — but the stock market does. If you’re wondering, “Is the stock market open today?” it depends on whether it’s a weekday, holiday or if early closures apply. Keep reading to learn when major exchanges like the NYSE and Nasdaq are open.
Regular Trading Hours for Major Stock Exchanges
Here’s a look at the trading hours you can expect for the major stock exchanges:
| Exchange | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|
| NYSE | 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST | Monday through Friday |
| Nasdaq | 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST | Monday through Friday |
| London Stock Exchange | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GMT | Monday through Friday |
| Frankfurt Stock Exchange | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. CET | Monday through Friday |
| Stockholm Stock Exchange | 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CET | Monday through Friday |
| Tokyo Stock Exchange | 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. JST | Monday through Friday |
Stock Market Holidays
No matter if it’s a bull or a bear market, stock market closures are dictated by holidays and weekends. In all, there are 10 calendar days per year when the stock markets close.
Here are the stock market holidays for 2025 and the dates they fall or are observed on.
| Holiday | 2025 |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan. 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan. 20 |
| Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday) | Feb. 17 |
| Good Friday | April 18 |
| Memorial Day | May 26 |
| Juneteenth | June 19 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | Sept. 1 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov. 27 |
| Christmas | Dec. 25 |
If a market holiday falls on a weekend, the stock market will close on the Friday before or Monday after that holiday. For example, if Christmas falls on a Sunday, the stock market will be closed on the Monday that follows.
Early Market Closures
The NYSE closes early the day before or after a few holidays. For 2025, the NYSE will close at 1 p.m. on the following days:
| Day | 2025 |
|---|---|
| The day before Independence Day | July 3 |
| The day after Thanksgiving Day | Nov. 28 |
| The day before Christmas Day | Dec. 24 |
Be sure to place your stock order before 1 p.m. on these days — otherwise, you’ll miss your chance.
Early Market Closures Due to Weather or National Events
During a major national crisis, the NYSE might not open. For example, it didn’t open on Sept. 11, 2001, and remained closed for several days. It also closed during Hurricane Sandy.
You can head to the NSYE website to find out if the exchange is closed due to weather or national events.
Pre-Market and After-Trading Hours
Trading in pre-market or after-trading hours has advantages versus trading during regular hours. The convenience and flexibility allow investors to react more readily to news events that could affect companies. Because companies release earnings after regular trading hours, you could also use that figure to better strategize the orders you place.
But you need to also consider the limitations of pre-market and after-hours trading. For one, you can only place limit orders during this time, which means you would either buy or sell a stock at a limited designated price. And because there are generally fewer shares being traded during these hours, there is more volatility concerning share price and liquidity — the spread between the highest asking price and lowest selling price.
Conclusion
The stock market generally runs during business hours on weekdays. But as an investor, you can make trades before or after market hours to suit your schedule.
FAQ
Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the stock market hours.- Is the stock market open on weekends?
- No, the stock market isn't open on the weekends.
- What should I do if I need to trade when the market is closed?
- Technically, you can trade when the market is closed. The NYSE has a pre-opening session that begins at 6:30 a.m. EST, during which you will be able to enter orders, which will then be queued until the market opens at 9:30 a.m. EST.
- Additionally, the NYSE offers after-hours trading, which typically ends around 8 p.m. EST.
- You can also technically trade on weekends through international markets where the time differences might allow you to place orders.
- However, you cannot place orders on holidays or weekends when the stock market is closed.
- How do stock market holidays affect my investments?
- If the stock market is closed due to a holiday, you cannot make trades as you normally would. But your current investments remain in your portfolio.
- Are there any market closures due to emergencies or weather events?
- The stock market may close due to national or weather events. During times like these, you can check the NYSE website to find out if the market will be impacted.
- Is the stock market closed on Martin Luther King Day?
- No, the stock market is closed on Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King day.
- Is the US stock market open on Black Friday?
- Yes, the stock market is open on Black Friday. However, it will close early at 1 p.m. EST.
Sean Dennison contributed to the reporting for this article.
Information is accurate as of March 26, 2025.
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- New York Stock Exchange. "Holidays & Trading Hours."
- Nasdaq. "Stock Market Holidays & Trading Hours."
