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 2025
| Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 20, 2025 | Monday |
| Washington's Birthday | February 17, 2025 | Monday |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday |
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 | Monday |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 | Friday |
| Labor Day | September 01, 2025 | Monday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
Additional bond market holidays
| Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day | Oct 13, 2025 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2025 | Tuesday |
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 PM. ET.
| Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Day before Independence Day | July 3, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Nov 28, 2025 | Friday |
| Christmas Eve | Dec 24, 2025 | Wednesday |
Bond market early closures
Bond markets have several early and additional closures during the year. They close early at 2 PM. ET, on the following days:
| Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Day before Good Friday | April 17, 2025 | Thursday |
| Friday before Memorial Day | May 23, 2025 | Friday |
| Day before Independence Day | July 3, 2025 | Thursday |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Nov 28, 2025 | Friday |
| Christmas Eve | Dec 24, 2025 | Wednesday |
| New Year’s Eve | Dec 31, 2025 | Wednesday |
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 AM. to 4:00 PM.
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
Bond market early closures
Bond markets have several early and additional closures during the year. They close early at 2 PM ET, on the following days:
| 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 |
FAQs
On occasion, stock markets may close on the Friday before a holiday that falls on a weekend. This is frequently observed on occasions like Good Friday and Easter.
In the US stock market, January typically has the most holidays out of all the other months. The market can close for many days in January.
About ten holidays are predicted to occur in 2025 when the US stock market is closed. New Year's Day, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day, Good Friday, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Memorial Day, and Christmas Day are some examples of these holidays.
Your trade will automatically be performed on the next business day upon the market's reopening if it is scheduled to execute on a holiday when the market is closed. Trades are normally settled two business days following the trade execution on the stock market because of the T+2 settlement method. If your transaction is planned on a holiday, it will be executed on the next trading day, and you will be able to view the trade outcomes as a consequence.