U.S. stock market holidays
All NYSE markets observe the following U.S. holidays for 2023 and 2024. All U.S. stock markets are closed on the following days.
| Holiday | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| New Years | Monday, Jan. 2 | Monday, Jan. 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, Jan. 16 | Monday, Jan. 15 |
| Presidents’ Day | Monday, Feb. 20 | Monday, Feb. 19 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 7 | Friday, Mar. 29 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 29 | Monday, May 27 |
| Juneteenth | Monday, June 19 | Wednesday, June 19 |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, July 4 | Thursday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sept. 4 | Monday, Sept. 2 |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, Nov. 23 | Thursday, Nov. 28 |
| Christmas | Monday, Dec. 25 | Wednesday, Dec. 25 |
U.S. stock market trading hours
Regular trading hours: The U.S. stock market (Nasdaq and NYSE) regular trading hours are 9:30am to 4pm Eastern time, except on stock market holidays (listed below).
Pre-market trading hours: Pre-market trading happens before the market opens and can start as early as 4am Eastern time, but usually starts at around 8am and runs until the market opens at 9:30am.
After-hours trading: After hours trading happens after the market closes and usually runs from 4pm to 8pm Eastern.
| Name | Marketplace | Time Zone | Trading Hours | Lunch Break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | New York, United States | EDT | 9:30am to 4pm | No |
| Nasdaq Stock Market | New York, United States | EDT | 9:30am to 4pm | No |
Early closures
U.S. stock markets close early on the following days:
- July 3 (the day after Independence Day): Hours are from 9:30am to 1pm.
- Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving): Hours are from 9:30am to 1pm.
- Christmas Eve (the day before Christmas): Hours are from 9:30am to 1pm.
Trading hours in Canada
| Name | Marketplace | Time Zone | Trading Hours | Lunch Break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) | Toronto, Canada | EDT | 9:30am to 4pm | No |
Trading Hours In Asia and Mideast
| Name | Marketplace | Time Zone | Trading Hours | Lunch Break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) | Shanghai, China | CST | 9:30am to 11:30am and 1pm to 3pm | 11:30am to 1pm |
| Tokyo Stock Exchange | Tokyo, Japan | JST | 9am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 3pm | 11:30am to 12:30pm |
| Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) | Shenzhen, China | CST | 9:30am to 11:30am and 1pm to 2:57pm | 11:30am to 1pm |
| Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) | Hong Kong | HKT | 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm | 12pm to 1pm |
| National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) | Mumbai, India | IST | 9:15am to 3:30pm | No |
| Saudi Stock Exchange | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | AST | 10am to 3pm | No |
| BSE Limited | Mumbai, India | IST | 9:15am to 3:30pm | No |
| Korea Exchange (KRX) | Seoul, South Korea | KST | 9am to 3:30pm | No |
| Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) | Taipei, Taiwan | CST | 9:15am to 1:30pm | No |
Trading hours in Europe and the U.K.
| Name | Marketplace | Time Zone | Trading Hours | Lunch Break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Stock Exchange | London, United Kingdom | BST | 8am to 12pm and 12:02pm to 4:30pm | 12pm to 12:02pm |
| Frankfurt Stock Exchange | Frankfurt, Germany | CEST | 9am to 5:30pm | No |
| SIX Swiss Exchange | Zurich, Switzerland | CEST | 9am to 5:20pm | No |
| Euronext Amsterdam | Amsterdam, Netherlands | CEST | 9am to 5:30pm | No |
| Nasdaq Stockholm AB | Stockholm, Sweden | CEST | 9am to 5:25pm | No |
Trading hours in South America
| Name | Marketplace | Time Zone | Trading Hours | Lunch Break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B3 S.A. | São Paulo, Brazil | BrT | 10am to 5:55pm | No |
Trading hours in Africa
| Name | Marketplace | Time Zone | Trading Hours | Lunch Break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) | Johannesburg, South Africa | SAST | 9am to 5pm | No |
Trading hours in Australia/Oceania
| Name | Marketplace | Time Zone | Trading Hours | Lunch Break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | Sydney, Australia | AEDT | 10am to 4pm | No |
FAQ
Is the stock market open on weekends? The stock market does not have any regular trading hours for stocks on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
When do cryptocurrency markets open? There are no regular trading hours for trading cryptocurrencies because the markets are open 24/7 for every day of the year.
When does the market open for trading commodities? The market for commodities trading happens electronically on CME Group exchanges from Sunday at 6pm to Friday at 5pm.
Is the stock market closed on holidays? Yes, U.S. stock markets close entirely on New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
What time are the stocks market open internationally? Most stock exchanges around the world are open during regular business hours during the weekday, in local time.
What time zone do U.S. stock markets use? Stock markets in North America use New York (Eastern) time.
Can U.S. citizens trade stocks on foreign exchanges? Yes, American investors can buy and sell stocks in foreign stock markets through a broker.
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