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US Market Holidays 2026: Full Wall Street closure list, NYSE, Nasdaq early closing days, trading hours
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US Market Holidays 2026: Wall Street will remain closed for 10 full holidays in 2026, with NYSE and Nasdaq also seeing two early closing sessions.
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US Market Holidays 2026. Image: AI
US Market Holidays 2026: The days that Wall Street is closed and exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq cease trading are known as U.S. stock market holidays. Most of these closures fall on major federal holidays, and if one lands on a weekend, the market usually observes it on the nearest Friday or Monday. That’s why it helps to keep the holiday calendar handy if you trade or track U.S. stocks. For anyone investing in American shares, tracking global indices, or trading U.S. stocks from India, these dates are more important than they may seem.
Here’s the full list of Wall Street holidays and trading hours for 2026.
Complete list of Wall Street holidays in 2026
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The U.S. stock market will remain shut on the following days next year:
- New Year’s Day — January 1, Thursday
- Martin Luther King Jr Day — January 19, Monday
- Presidents Day — February 16, Monday
- Good Friday — April 3, Friday
- Memorial Day — May 25, Monday
- Juneteenth National Independence Day — June 19, Friday
- Independence Day (observed) — July 3, Friday
- Labor Day — September 7, Monday
- Thanksgiving Day — November 26, Thursday
- Christmas Day — December 25, Friday
These are the official holidays when both NYSE and Nasdaq halt trading completely.
Early closing days to note
Wall Street also has a few shorter sessions each year, when trading ends early instead of running until the usual closing bell.
In 2026, Wall Street will also have two early closing days, when trading ends at 1 pm ET:
- Day after Thanksgiving — November 27
- Christmas Eve — December 24
These shortened sessions are usually quieter, but prices can still move quickly because fewer people are trading.
Normal trading hours for NYSE and Nasdaq
On most weekdays, the U.S. stock market runs on its regular schedule:
- Open: 9:30 am ET
- Close: 4 pm ET
For investors in India, that means trading happens from 7 pm IST to 1:30 am IST, Monday to Friday.
Pre-market and after-hours trading
Some brokers also allow trading outside the main session:
- Pre-market: 4 am to 9:30 am ET (1:30 pm to 7 pm IST)
- After-hours: 4 pm to 8 pm ET (1:30 am to 5:30 am IST)
These extended hours can be useful around big news or earnings, but trading is thinner and swings can be sharper.
Stock market holidays vs bank holidays
One common confusion: stock market holidays don’t always match U.S. bank holidays. Markets may shut on some days when banks stay open, and vice versa — so it’s always better to follow the official NYSE calendar.
For example:
- The stock market closes on Good Friday, but many banks stay open
- Banks shut on Veterans Day and Columbus Day, while markets usually remain open
That is why checking the NYSE holiday calendar is essential rather than relying only on general federal holiday lists.
FAQs
Q1. How many U.S. stock market holidays are there in 2026?
There are 10 full trading holidays when NYSE and Nasdaq will remain closed.
Q2. Are there any half-day sessions in 2026?
Yes, markets will close early on November 27 and December 24.
Q3. What are the main U.S. market hours in India?
Trading runs from 7 pm IST to 1:30 am IST on weekdays.
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