Why Market is Off Today

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq typically operate from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. However, there are scheduled closures for stock market holidays. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the market will be closed the following Monday. Understanding these closures is crucial for investors.

The NYSE, Nasdaq, and bond markets observe several holidays throughout the year. These include Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day), Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. These closures can impact trading strategies and market liquidity.

Alt: Table listing 2025 US Stock Market Holidays including President’s Day, Good Friday, and Christmas.

In addition to full-day closures, the stock market also closes early at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on certain days. These include the day before Independence Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve. Bond markets close early at 2 p.m. Eastern Time on these days. Knowing when the market closes early allows investors to adjust their trading activities accordingly.

While the stock market operates on a regular schedule for some holidays, bond markets may have different hours. For example, bond markets close early at 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Maundy Thursday, the Friday before Memorial Day, and New Year’s Eve. Furthermore, bond markets are closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day and Veterans Day while the stock markets remain open. These variations in trading hours between stock and bond markets can create arbitrage opportunities for savvy investors. This difference in schedules highlights the distinct nature of these two markets.