The stock market follows a fixed holiday schedule, and you can check whether it will be open tomorrow by looking at the calendar your broker provides or the official NYSE and NASDAQ holiday list.
The U.S. stock market closes on weekends and on specific federal holidays. If tomorrow is a Saturday or Sunday, the market will be closed. If tomorrow is a weekday, check whether it falls on one of the market's official closure dates. Most brokers display this information on their website or trading platform — usually under "Market Hours" or "Holiday Schedule."
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ both follow the same holiday calendar. They close on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. When a holiday falls on a weekend, the market typically closes on the nearest weekday instead.
Key Takeaways
- The stock market is closed every Saturday and Sunday, and on 10 federal holidays each year.
- Your broker's website or trading app will show market hours and holiday closures for the next several months.
- When a holiday falls on a weekend, the NYSE and NASDAQ close on the nearest weekday — usually the Friday before or Monday after.
- Early closures happen on the day after Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve (when it falls on a weekday), with markets closing at 1 p.m. Eastern time instead of 4 p.m.
Where to find tomorrow's market status
The fastest way to check is through your brokerage account. Log into your trading platform or visit the broker's website and look for "Market Hours," "Trading Hours," or "Holiday Calendar." Most brokers display this information prominently on their homepage or in a help section.
If you don't have a brokerage account, you can check the NYSE website directly at nyse.com or the NASDAQ website at nasdaq.com. Both publish their annual holiday schedule. You can also search "NYSE holiday calendar 2024" or "NASDAQ holiday calendar 2024" (or the current year) to find the official list.
The full list of market closures
| Holiday | Typical Date | Market Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Closed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Third Monday in January | Closed |
| Presidents' Day | Third Monday in February | Closed |
| Good Friday | Varies (spring) | Closed |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May | Closed |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Closed |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Closed |
| Labor Day | First Monday in September | Closed |
| Thanksgiving | Fourth Thursday in November | Closed |
| Christmas | December 25 | Closed |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fourth Friday in November | Early close at 1 p.m. ET |
| Christmas Eve (weekday) | December 24 | Early close at 1 p.m. ET |
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend
When a market holiday lands on Saturday or Sunday, the NYSE and NASDAQ do not simply skip the closure. Instead, they close on the nearest weekday. If the holiday is on a Saturday, the market closes on Friday. If the holiday is on a Sunday, the market closes on Monday.
For example, if Independence Day (July 4) falls on a Saturday, the market will close on Friday, July 3. If it falls on a Sunday, the market will close on Monday, July 5. Your broker's calendar will reflect these adjustments, so you do not have to calculate them yourself.
Early closures and shortened trading days
Two days each year have early closures rather than full closures. The day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve (when it falls on a weekday) both see the market close at 1 p.m. Eastern time instead of the normal 4 p.m. close. This means you have a shorter window to trade, but the market is still open for part of the day.
If you place orders on these days, make sure you understand the shortened hours. Some brokers may have different cutoff times for certain order types, so check with your specific platform if you plan to trade on an early-close day.
International stock markets have different schedules
If you trade stocks on exchanges outside the United States — such as the London Stock Exchange, Tokyo Stock Exchange, or others — those markets follow their own holiday calendars. They may be open when the U.S. market is closed, and closed when the U.S. market is open.
Your broker will show you the hours for any international exchange you can trade on. If you hold investments in foreign markets or plan to trade them, check that exchange's official website for its holiday schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the stock market open and close on regular trading days?
The U.S. stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time and closes at 4 p.m. Eastern time on regular weekdays. Pre-market trading begins at 4 a.m., and after-hours trading continues until 8 p.m., but these sessions have lower volume and wider spreads than regular hours.
Can I trade on the market if it's closed?
You cannot trade on the main NYSE or NASDAQ during official closures. However, some brokers offer after-hours trading on regular weekdays, which runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time. This is not the same as trading on a closed day, and prices may be much less stable.
Does the stock market close early on any day besides the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve?
No. Only the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve (when it falls on a weekday) have early closures at 1 p.m. Eastern time. All other trading days follow the standard 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. schedule.
How do I know if my broker observes the same holidays as the NYSE?
Most U.S. brokers follow the NYSE and NASDAQ holiday calendar exactly, since those are the main exchanges where stocks trade. Your broker's website will show you their specific trading hours and closures. If you use a smaller or international broker, confirm their schedule with their customer service team.