Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Closed. US stock markets — the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq — are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.
No. US stock markets — the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq — are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 17, 2028.
Other days people ask about
- New Year's Eve 2026 · Thu, Dec 31Open, normal hours
- New Year's Day 2027 · Fri, Jan 1Closed
- Presidents' Day 2027 · Mon, Feb 15Closed
- Good Friday 2027 · Fri, Mar 26Closed
- Thanksgiving 2026 · Thu, Nov 26Closed
- Black Friday 2026 · Fri, Nov 27Early close, 1 p.m. ET
Frequently asked questions
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
No. US stock markets — the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq — are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028?
No. US stock markets — the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq — are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 17, 2028.
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.