2026 Stock Market Calendar: Complete Holiday Schedule & Key Dates

Complete 2026 NYSE & NASDAQ Holiday Schedule

The following table lists every date when the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ will be closed or have shortened hours in 2026. Both exchanges observe the same holiday schedule.

Date	Day	Holiday	Status
January 1	Thursday	New Year's Day	CLOSED
January 19	Monday	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	CLOSED
February 16	Monday	Presidents' Day	CLOSED
April 3	Friday	Good Friday	CLOSED
May 25	Monday	Memorial Day	CLOSED
June 19	Friday	Juneteenth National Independence Day	CLOSED
July 3	Friday	Independence Day (Observed)	CLOSED
September 7	Monday	Labor Day	CLOSED
November 26	Thursday	Thanksgiving Day	CLOSED
November 27	Friday	Black Friday (Day After Thanksgiving)	EARLY CLOSE 1:00 PM
December 25	Friday	Christmas Day	CLOSED

Schedule based on NYSE and NASDAQ published holiday calendars. Always verify with official exchange announcements.

Early Close Dates Explained

On early close days, the stock market opens at its normal time of 9:30 AM ET but closes early at 1:00 PM ET instead of the usual 4:00 PM ET. This gives traders a shortened three-and-a-half-hour session.

!What to Know About Early Close Days

Black Friday (November 27): The day after Thanksgiving is the only confirmed early close day for 2026. Markets close at 1:00 PM ET.
Reduced volume: Early close days typically see lower trading volume, as many institutional traders take extended holiday weekends.
No after-hours trading: Extended-hours sessions are either unavailable or extremely limited on early close days.
Bond market early closes: The bond market may have additional early close days not listed here (see below).

Bond Market Holidays

The U.S. bond market (governed by SIFMA recommendations) follows a slightly different holiday schedule than the stock exchanges. Bond markets observe additional holidays and have more early close days throughout the year.

Key Differences from Stock Market Schedule

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day:Bond markets close on this day (second Monday in October), while stock markets remain open.
Veterans Day:Bond markets close on November 11 (or observed date), while stock markets trade normally.
Additional early closes:Bond markets typically close early (2:00 PM ET) on the days before Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas when those fall midweek.
Good Friday:Both bond and stock markets close, making this a universal market holiday.

International Market Holidays Overview

If you trade on international exchanges, keep in mind that each country observes its own set of holidays. Some key differences to be aware of:

European Markets

European exchanges close for Easter Monday (not just Good Friday), various national holidays, and local observances. The London Stock Exchange, for instance, closes on UK-specific bank holidays that don't affect US markets.

Typical closures: 8-12 days per year

Asian Markets

Asian exchanges have extended closures around Lunar New Year (China, Hong Kong, South Korea), Golden Week in Japan, and various national celebrations. China's markets can close for an entire week during major holidays.

Typical closures: 10-20+ days per year

Middle Eastern Markets

Markets in the Middle East operate on a Sunday-Thursday schedule (unlike the Monday-Friday standard elsewhere). They close for Islamic holidays such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

Different trading week: Sun-Thu

Canadian Markets

The TSX follows a similar schedule to US markets but observes Canadian-specific holidays like Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (August), and Canadian Thanksgiving (second Monday in October).

Typical closures: 9-11 days per year

iFull International Calendar

For a complete, interactive calendar of international market holidays across all major global exchanges, visit our BellTracker Holidays page. It covers NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE, TSE, HKEX, ASX, and many more exchanges with real-time status updates.

Planning Your Trading Around Holidays

Market holidays create unique trading dynamics. Here are strategies to help you plan effectively around the 2026 calendar:

1
Manage positions before long weekends
Three-day weekends (MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day) mean your positions are exposed to extra risk without the ability to trade. Review open positions on the Friday before.
2
Expect reduced volume on adjacent days
The trading days immediately before and after holidays typically see lower volume. This can mean wider spreads and less predictable price action.
3
Watch options expiration dates
Holidays can compress options expiration timing. Ensure your options positions account for any shortened trading weeks.
4
Consider settlement timing
Trade settlement (T+1) is affected by market holidays. Trades placed on the last trading day before a holiday will settle on the next business day the market is open.
5
Use the downtime productively
Market holidays are excellent for reviewing your trading journal, analyzing performance, and planning your strategy for the next period.

2026 Month-by-Month Trading Notes

Q1: January - March

2 closures (New Year's Day, MLK Day). Presidents' Day in February. Tax season preparation begins.

Q2: April - June

3 closures (Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth). Earnings season in April. Summer trading patterns begin.

Q3: July - September

2 closures (Independence Day observed, Labor Day). Typically lower summer volumes in July and August.

Q4: October - December

2 closures + 1 early close (Thanksgiving, Black Friday early close, Christmas). Year-end tax-loss harvesting season.

Key Takeaways

✓ 10 full market closures and 1 early close day on the 2026 NYSE/NASDAQ calendar
✓ Black Friday (Nov 27) is the only scheduled early close at 1:00 PM ET
✓ Bond markets observe additional holidays (Columbus Day, Veterans Day) and more early close days
✓ International holidays vary significantly — Asian markets may close for a week during Lunar New Year
✓ Plan ahead by reviewing positions before long weekends and accounting for settlement delays

Staying informed about market closures is essential for effective trading. Unexpected closures can catch you off guard, especially when trading across international markets with different holiday schedules.

Bookmark our BellTracker holidays page for the most up-to-date international market holiday information, and use our real-time market status tracker to instantly see whether any exchange is open or closed right now.