The stock market follows a fixed schedule, and tomorrow's status depends on the day of the week and whether a federal holiday falls on it

The stock market is closed on weekends and federal holidays. If tomorrow is a Saturday or Sunday, it will be closed. If tomorrow is a weekday but falls on a federal holiday — like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Independence Day — it will also be closed. On all other weekdays, the market opens at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

The fastest way to confirm tomorrow's status is to check the official calendar on the website of the exchange you trade on. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ both publish their holiday schedules years in advance. You can also text or call your brokerage — most have customer service lines that answer this question immediately.

Key Takeaways

  • The stock market closes every Saturday and Sunday, and on 11 federal holidays each year.
  • The NYSE and NASDAQ publish their full holiday schedules on their official websites, updated well in advance.
  • Regular trading hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on open weekdays.
  • Your brokerage can confirm tomorrow's market status in seconds if you are unsure.
  • Some brokerages offer extended hours trading before 9:30 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m., even on days the regular market is closed.

The federal holidays when the stock market closes

The U.S. stock market closes on 11 federal holidays each year. These are: New Year's Day (January 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Presidents' Day (third Monday in February), Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Juneteenth (June 19), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November), and Christmas Day (December 25).

The day after Thanksgiving is not an official holiday, but the market does close. This day is sometimes called the day after Thanksgiving or the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the NYSE and NASDAQ treat it as a market holiday.

If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the market is already closed. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the market typically observes the holiday on the following Monday. For example, if Christmas falls on a Sunday, the market closes on Monday instead.

How to find the market's official holiday schedule

The New York Stock Exchange publishes its holiday calendar on its website under "Market Information" or "Trading Calendar." You can view the current year and several years ahead. NASDAQ maintains a similar calendar on its site. Both calendars are updated well before the year begins, so you can plan ahead.

If you use a brokerage like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, E-Trade, or Interactive Brokers, you can also find the market calendar in your account dashboard or by calling customer service. Many brokerages display a banner on their trading platform on days the market will be closed.

What happens if you try to trade when the market is closed

If you place an order when the market is closed, your brokerage will hold it as a pending order. Most brokerages will execute the order when the market opens the next trading day, unless you specify otherwise. Some allow you to set conditions on the order — for example, "only execute if the price is above $50" — and the order will wait until those conditions are met.

Extended hours trading is available through most major brokerages, but it operates differently from regular market hours. Pre-market trading runs from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, and after-hours trading runs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. These sessions have lower volume, wider bid-ask spreads, and higher risk. They are not available on weekends or federal holidays, even though the regular market is closed.

Checking the market status on your brokerage app

Most trading apps show the market status on their home screen or in a banner at the top. If the market is closed, the app will usually display "Market Closed" or show the time until the next open. Some apps also show a countdown to market open if you check them before 9:30 a.m. on a trading day.

If you are not sure whether your brokerage app displays this information, you can check your account settings or search the app's help section for "market hours" or "market status." You can also contact your brokerage's customer service line — they can tell you in seconds whether the market is open tomorrow.

Time zone differences and market hours

The stock market operates on Eastern Time, regardless of where you live. If you are on the West Coast, the market opens at 6:30 a.m. Pacific Time and closes at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. If you are on Central Time, it opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 3:00 p.m. Central Time.

When checking whether the market is open tomorrow, make sure you are converting to Eastern Time if you live outside the Eastern Time Zone. Most brokerages display market hours in your local time zone automatically, but it is worth confirming if you are trading in a different zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the stock market open on the day after Thanksgiving?

No. The day after Thanksgiving is treated as a market holiday by the NYSE and NASDAQ, even though it is not a federal holiday. The market closes on this day every year.

What time does the stock market open and close?

Regular trading hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on open weekdays. Pre-market trading begins at 4:00 a.m., and after-hours trading ends at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Extended hours are not available on weekends or federal holidays.

Can I trade on a holiday if my brokerage offers extended hours?

No. Extended hours trading (pre-market and after-hours) are not available on weekends or federal holidays. Your brokerage will not accept orders during these times, even if it normally offers extended hours on regular trading days.

What happens to my order if I place it when the market is closed?

Your brokerage will hold the order as pending and execute it when the market opens the next trading day, unless you set specific conditions or cancel it. Check your brokerage's order settings to see whether you can set a time limit or price condition on the order.

Does the stock market close early on any days?

Yes. The market closes at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (instead of 4:00 p.m.) on the day before Thanksgiving and the day before Christmas, if those days fall on a weekday. Check your brokerage's calendar to confirm these early-close days each year.