Stock Market Holidays 2023

Here’s When Markets Are Closed This Year


When planning your trading activities, it’s essential to be aware of stock market holidays in the coming years, such as 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, two of the most prominent stock exchanges globally, operate on regular hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) from Monday to Friday.

Being knowledgeable about stock market holidays is an essential aspect of successful investing, as it helps you stay informed and make the most of the opportunities available during trading hours. By keeping this information in mind, you can make better decisions and navigate the market with greater confidence and ease.

Stock Market Holidays

Holiday202320242025
New Years DayMonday, January 2 (New Year’s holiday observed)Monday, January 1Wednesday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, January 16Monday, January 15Monday, January 20
Washington’s BirthdayMonday, February 20Monday, February 19Monday, February 17
Good FridayFriday, April 7Friday, March 29Friday, April 18
Memorial DayMonday, May 29Monday, May 27Monday, May 26
Juneteenth National Independence DayMonday, June 19Wednesday, June 19Thursday, June 19
Independence DayTuesday, July 4*Thursday, July 4*Friday, July 4*
Labor DayMonday, September 4Monday, September 2Monday, September 1
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 23**
Thursday, November 28**
Thursday, November 27**
ChristmasMonday, December 25Wednesday, December 25***Thursday, December 25***


* Markets close early at 1:00 p.m. (1:15 p.m. for eligible options) on July 3, 2023-2025. Crossing Session orders are accepted from 1:00-1:30 p.m., and late trading sessions end at 5:00 p.m. ET.

** Markets close early at 1:00 p.m. (1:15 p.m. for eligible options) on Nov. 24, 2023, and the day after Thanksgiving in 2024 and 2025. Crossing Session orders are accepted from 1:00-1:30 p.m., and late trading sessions end at 5:00 p.m. ET.

*** Markets close early at 1:00 p.m. (1:15 p.m. for eligible options) on Dec. 24, 2024-2025. Crossing Session orders are accepted from 1:00-1:30 p.m., and late trading sessions end at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the stock market holds regular hours on April 6, 2023. Bond markets close early, at 2 p.m.

Yes, the stock market is open on the Friday before Memorial Day. But the bond markets close early, at 2 p.m.

Yes, the stock market is open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 9, 2023.

Yes, the stock market is open during regular hours on Veterans Day but the bond market is closed.

The stock markets close early, at 1 p.m., on Black Friday. The bond markets close early, at 2 p.m.