Stock Market Trading Hours & Holidays (2025-2026)

Trading schedules can affect order timing, account activity, and how investors plan around major market events. U.S. stock exchanges follow set hours, yet the calendar shifts during holidays or planned early closures. These changes may seem small, but they often matter for anyone placing trades, reviewing retirement accounts, or tracking market movement.

This guide outlines the standard trading hours for major U.S. exchanges and the exact holidays that impact schedules in 2025 and 2026. You’ll also find trading hours for major exchanges in Asia, Europe, Canada, and other regions — helpful if you follow global markets or invest internationally.

U.S. Stock Market Holidays

All NYSE markets observe the following U.S. holidays for 2025 and 2026. All U.S. stock markets are closed on the dates below.

Holiday	2025	2026
New Years	Wednesday, January 1	Thursday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	Monday, January 20	Monday, January 19
Presidents’ Day	Monday, February 17	Monday, February 16
Good Friday	Friday, April 18	Friday, April 3
Memorial Day	Monday, May 26	Monday, May 25
Juneteenth	Thursday, June 19	Friday, June 19
Independence Day	Friday, July 4	Friday, July 3 (Independence Day observed)
Labor Day	Monday, September 1	Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving	Thursday, November 27	Thursday, November 26
Christmas	Thursday, December 25	Friday, December 25

📌 Source: NYSE – Holidays & Trading Hours

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, Monday through Friday. These hours apply on all non-holiday weekdays.

✅ Pre-market trading hours: Some brokers offer access to pre-market trading, which runs from 4:00am to 9:30am ET on Nasdaq. Access to these early hours may vary depending on your brokerage platform.

✅ After-hours trading: Once the regular session ends, after-hours trading begins. This extended trading period typically runs from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Eastern Time, although participation may be limited by your broker.

Name	Marketplace	Time Zone	Trading Hours	Lunch Break
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)	New York, United States	ET	9:30am to 4pm	No
Nasdaq Stock Market	New York, United States	ET	9:30am to 4pm	No

📌 Sources:  NYSE – Trading Hours, Nasdaq – Trading Hours, Nasdaq – System Hours

Early Closures

U.S. stock markets occasionally close early on days surrounding major holidays. On these dates, markets open at the usual time but close at 1:00pm Eastern Time instead of 4:00pm.

These shortened sessions apply to both the NYSE and Nasdaq. If you plan to place trades around these dates, it helps to check your broker’s cut-off times, as order deadlines may shift.

Trading Hours in Canada

Name	Marketplace	Time Zone	Trading Hours	Lunch Break
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)	Toronto, Canada	ET	9:30am to 4pm	No

📌 Sources: TMX – Market Holidays/Hours

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 3pm (continuous auction ends 2:57pm; 2:57–3:00pm closing auction)	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	9:00am to 1:30pm	No

📌 Sources: SSE – Trading, Shanghai overview, JPX – Cash Market Hours, HKEX – Securities Market Hours, NSE India – Market Timings , BSE – Session Timings, KRX – Cash Equities Hours, TWSE – Trading Hours

Trading Hours in Europe and the U.K.

Name	Marketplace	Time Zone	Trading Hours	Lunch Break
London Stock Exchange	London, United Kingdom	UK local time (GMT/BST)	8am to 4:30pm	12pm to 12:02pm (midday auction)
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 5:30pm	No

📌 Sources: LSE – Equities Trading, Deutsche Börse (Xetra) – Trading Hours, SIX Swiss Exchange – Trading Hours, Euronext – Cash Market Hours & Holidays, Nasdaq Nordic (Stockholm) – Trading Hours

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

📌 Source: B3 – Equities Market Trading Hours

Trading Hours in Africa

Name	Marketplace	Time Zone	Trading Hours	Lunch Break
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)	Johannesburg, South Africa	SAST	9am to 5pm	No

📌 Source: JSE – Market Schedule (Equities)

Trading Hours in Australia/Oceania

Name	Marketplace	Time Zone	Trading Hours	Lunch Break
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)	Sydney, Australia	AET (local — AEST/AEDT)	10am to 4pm	No

📌 Source: ASX – Cash Market Trading Hours & Calendar

FAQ

Is the stock market open on weekends?

No. U.S. stock markets are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. There are no regular trading hours on weekends.

Are cryptocurrency markets open 24/7?

Yes. Most cryptocurrency exchanges operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

When does the commodities market open?

On CME Globex, many futures (including commodities) trade from Sunday 6:00pm ET to Friday 5:00pm ET, with a 60-minute break each day around 5:00pm ET. Specific product hours may vary.

Does the stock market close on holidays?

Yes. U.S. stock markets close on these major holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

What are typical trading hours for international markets?

Most global stock exchanges follow weekday business hours in their local time zones. Trading times vary by country.

What time zone do U.S. markets follow?

All U.S. stock markets operate on Eastern Time (ET).

Can U.S. citizens invest in foreign markets?

Yes. U.S. investors can trade on foreign stock exchanges through brokerage firms that offer international access.

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