Is the stock market open on Christmas?
Closed. US stock markets — the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq — are closed for Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Christmas falls on a Saturday in 2027, when the stock market is closed anyway. The holiday is observed on Friday, December 24, 2027, so the NYSE and Nasdaq are closed that day instead.
Other days people ask about
- Black Friday 2026 · Fri, Nov 27Early close, 1 p.m. ET
- Christmas Eve 2026 · Thu, Dec 24Early close, 1 p.m. ET
- New Year's Eve 2026 · Thu, Dec 31Open, normal hours
- New Year's Day 2027 · Fri, Jan 1Closed
- Thanksgiving 2026 · Thu, Nov 26Closed
- Good Friday 2027 · Fri, Mar 26Closed
Frequently asked questions
Is the stock market open on Christmas 2026?
No. US stock markets — the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq — are closed for Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Is the stock market open on Christmas 2027?
Christmas falls on a Saturday in 2027, when the stock market is closed anyway. The holiday is observed on Friday, December 24, 2027, so the NYSE and Nasdaq are closed that day instead.
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.