The New York Stock Exchange closes on specific U.S. market holidays, while a small number of other trading days end early. Knowing the dates helps investors, businesses, and anyone tracking markets plan around gaps in regular trading.
In 2026, the NYSE holiday schedule includes ten full-day closures and two 1:00 p.m. Eastern early closes. The dates below distinguish a complete shutdown from a shortened session, so the calendar is easier to use.
Key NYSE Holidays and Closure Dates for 2026
- Ten scheduled full-day market closures
- Two early closes at 1:00 p.m. Eastern
- Regular sessions on most weekdays outside listed holidays
Knowing the annual dates is the first step; the specific holiday names and weekdays make the NYSE trading calendar practical for planning.
NYSE Full-Day Closures in 2026
The NYSE closes for the holidays shown in its published U.S. market calendar. According to the New York Stock Exchange, the listed dates are full-day closures, rather than shortened trading sessions.
Date
Holiday
NYSE status
January 1
New Year’s Day
Closed
January 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Closed
February 16
Washington’s Birthday, commonly called Presidents’ Day
Closed
April 3
Good Friday
Closed
May 25
Memorial Day
Closed
June 19
Juneteenth
Closed
July 3
Independence Day observed
Closed
September 7
Labor Day
Closed
November 26
Thanksgiving Day
Closed
December 25
Christmas Day
Closed
Some holiday names appear differently in everyday calendars and exchange notices. For example, the February closure is officially listed as Washington’s Birthday, although many people refer to it as Presidents’ Day.
How to Use the NYSE Trading Calendar
A trader planning a Friday order should check whether the date is a normal session, a full closure, or an early close. According to Economicium’s calendar information, its 2026 NYSE and Nasdaq listing marks the same full-day holidays.
That distinction matters for routine tasks, too: a scheduled transfer, portfolio review, or market-sensitive business deadline may need attention before a holiday. Check your broker’s notices as well, since account services and settlement arrangements can follow separate schedules.
NYSE Early-Close Dates and Regular Trading Hours
Full closures are only part of the schedule; two 2026 dates shorten the regular session and require different timing.
When the NYSE Closes Early in 2026
According to the 2026 calendar provided by Economicium, the NYSE and Nasdaq close at 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Friday, November 27, and Thursday, December 24. These are early closes, not full stock market closure dates.
That shortened schedule follows Thanksgiving Day and falls on Christmas Eve, respectively. Anyone relying on the usual 4:00 p.m. close should adjust alerts, order reviews, and work deadlines for those afternoons.
Use the table to separate normal weekday hours from the two listed shortened sessions. All times below are Eastern Time.
Session type
When
Regular session
Practical point
Standard weekday
Monday to Friday, except exchange holidays
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Normal regular-session hours
Early close
November 27, 2026
9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Day after Thanksgiving
Early close
December 24, 2026
9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve
Full closure
Dates in the holiday calendar
No regular session
Check the exchange calendar before trading
What Regular Market Hours Mean
The regular NYSE session runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern on weekdays when the exchange is open. Pre-market and after-hours trading are separate periods and are not included in those regular-session times.
Opening and closing minutes can involve auction activity and wider bid-ask spreads, according to the supplied market-hours information. An “open” status therefore refers to the regular continuous session, not every form of trading activity.
Holiday dates tell you whether a session exists; local time and clock changes determine when it appears on your own schedule.
Planning Around NYSE Holidays Across Time Zones
Once the session type is clear, traders outside New York also need to account for time-zone differences and daylight-saving changes.
Convert Eastern Time Carefully
NYSE hours are stated in Eastern Time, but their local equivalent can shift during the year. New York and London change clocks on different dates, briefly changing the time gap between the cities.
A browser-based market clock can convert a schedule using each exchange’s local time zone and account for those clock changes. Still, verify a displayed time against your broker or the exchange calendar before placing a time-sensitive order.
Time-zone checks are especially useful when a holiday or early close falls near a clock change. A calendar entry saved in local time may otherwise appear at an unexpected hour.
Practical Checks Before a Market Holiday
A short pre-holiday check can prevent confusion when a familiar weekday has unusual hours. Confirm the date, the session status, and the time zone shown by your trading platform.
Holiday planning checklist:
- Confirm whether the date is a full closure or early close
- Check the session time in Eastern Time
- Convert the schedule to your local time zone
- Review broker notices and order instructions
These checks are useful for investors as well as businesses coordinating market-related work. A calendar reminder set ahead of the holiday can make the shortened week easier to manage.
Source: New York Stock Exchange, “Holidays & Trading Hours,” publication date not listed.
