For people looking to plan ahead through 2024, it's important to keep track of stock market holidays, which are weekdays when the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are not open for trading.
Experienced -- and successful -- investors recognize the important of planning ahead. While this takes many forms, one important concept is recognizing when markets will be closed due to stock market holidays. It can be quite disheartening to plan on executing a stock trade when the opening bell rings, only to find that it's actually a stock market holiday, and there's no trading to be done.
What are stock market holidays?
What are stock market holidays?
Ordinarily, the two major U.S. stock exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, are open for their main trading sessions starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. However, there are exceptions. Stock market holidays are weekdays when the markets are closed.
Stock market closings in 2024
When is the stock market closed in 2024?
In addition to most federal holidays, the NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Good Friday. While many federal offices are closed for Columbus Day and Veterans Day, the NYSE and the Nasdaq are open for trading.
Over-the-counter markets follow the same schedule.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Monday, Jan. 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, Jan. 15 |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb. 19 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 29 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 27 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Wednesday, June 19 |
| Independence Day | Thursday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sept. 2 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov. 28 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, Dec. 25 |
Early market closures in 2024
Early market closures in 2024
In addition to times when markets are closed for the entire day, there are some occasions when markets hold abbreviated trading sessions. These shortened trading sessions occur on days that surround other holidays. The NYSE and the Nasdaq close at 1:00 p.m. ET on the day before Independence Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and the day before Christmas.
| Date | Market closing |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 1 | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| Friday, Nov. 29 | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 1:00 p.m. ET |
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Bond market closures in 2024
Bond market closures in 2024
Ordinarily, the U.S. bond market is open for regular trading on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. ET until 4:00 p.m. ET. Following a similar schedule as the NYSE and the Nasdaq, the U.S. bond market is closed during all 2024 stock market holidays. In addition, the bond market is closed on Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 14) and on Veterans Day (Monday, Nov. 11).
Like the NYSE and the Nasdaq, there are several days when the bond market closes earlier than its usual time.
| Date | Market closing |
|---|---|
| Thursday, March 28 | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| Thursday, May 24 | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| Wednesday, July 3 | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| Friday, Nov. 29 | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 2:00 p.m. ET |
FAQ
Stock market holiday FAQ
Are markets open on President's Day, 2024?
Markets are closed on Feb. 19, 2024, in celebration of Presidents' Day.
Is the stock market open the Friday after Thanksgiving?
Yes, the stock market is open on the Friday after Thanksgiving, but it's an abbreviated trading session.
Is the stock market open on New Year's Day?
No, the NYSE and the Nasdaq are closed on New Year's Day.
