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US Stock market holidays are days when the major U.S. stock exchanges, like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, are closed. These days usually align with federal holidays. Sometimes, if a holiday lands on a weekend, the markets close on the Friday before or the Monday after. It's good to keep an eye on the updated holiday calendar for the U.S. stock markets.
With the US stock market holidays scattered throughout the year, shareholders need to stay informed to avoid any disruptions in trading schedules and financial planning.
List of US Market Holidays 2024
| Sr. No | Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 1 Jan, 2024 | Monday |
| 2 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 15 Jan, 2024 | Monday |
| 3 | Washington's Birthday | 19 Feb, 2024 | Monday |
| 4 | Good Friday | 29 Mar, 2024 | Friday |
| 5 | Memorial Day | 27 May, 2024 | Monday |
| 6 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | 19 Jun, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 7 | Independence Day | 4 Jul, 2024 | Thursday |
| 8 | Labor Day | 2 Sep, 2024 | Monday |
| 9 | Thanksgiving Day | 28 Nov, 2024 | Thursday |
| 10 | Christmas Day | 25 Dec, 2024 | Wednesday |
Additional bond market holidays
| Sr. No | Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Day | Oct 14, 2024 | Monday |
| 2 | Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2024 | Monday |
Early stock market closures
The stock market typically adheres to its standard holiday schedule without any extra early closures, when the Nasdaq and NYSE close at 1 p.m. ET.
| Sr. No | Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day before Independence Day | July 3, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 2 | Day after Thanksgiving | Nov 29, 2024 | Friday |
| 3 | Christmas Eve | Dec 24, 2024 | Tuesday |
Bond market early closures
Bond markets have several early and additional closures during the year. They close early at 2 p.m. ET, on the following days:
| Sr. No | Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day before Good Friday | March 28, 2024 | Thursday |
| 2 | Friday before Memorial Day | May 24, 2024 | Friday |
| 3 | Day before Independence Day | July 3, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 4 | Day after Thanksgiving | Nov 29, 2024 | Friday |
| 5 | Christmas Eve | Dec 24, 2024 | Tuesday |
| 6 | New Year’s Eve | Dec 31, 2024 | Tuesday |
US Stock Market Timings in India
The US stock market timings refer to the operating hours during which trading of equities occurs on major American exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ. These markets are open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eastern Time, from 7 PM to 1:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) Monday to Friday, excluding holidays. These hours are crucial for investors, traders and institutions to execute trades, analyze market trends and make investment decisions in one of the world's most influential financial centers.
Below are the market hours for NYSE and NASDAQ, as per ET & IST
| Market Hours for NASQAQ & NYSE | ET | IST |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-market trading hours | 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM | 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Normal trading hours | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM to 1:30 AM |
| After-hours trading | 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 1:30 AM to 5:30 AM |