Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve?
Early close, 1 p.m. ET. On Thursday, December 24, 2026, the NYSE and Nasdaq open at 9:30 a.m. and close early at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
No. US stock markets — the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq — are closed for Christmas Day on Friday, December 24, 2027.
Other days people ask about
- Thanksgiving 2026 · Thu, Nov 26Closed
- Black Friday 2026 · Fri, Nov 27Early close, 1 p.m. ET
- Christmas 2026 · Fri, Dec 25Closed
- New Year's Eve 2026 · Thu, Dec 31Open, normal hours
- Good Friday 2027 · Fri, Mar 26Closed
Frequently asked questions
Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Yes, but only for a shortened session. On Thursday, December 24, 2026, the NYSE and Nasdaq open at 9:30 a.m. and close early at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve 2027?
No. US stock markets — the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq — are closed for Christmas Day on Friday, December 24, 2027.
What are the regular stock market hours?
The NYSE and Nasdaq trade from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except market holidays. Pre-market trading starts as early as 4:00 a.m. ET and after-hours trading runs until 8:00 p.m. ET on most brokers.
Based on the New York Stock Exchange's holiday rules, which Nasdaq shares. Times are Eastern Time. Unscheduled closures are announced by the exchanges separately.