What happens when the U.S. stock market is closed? Equities, options, and fixed income products cannot be traded; however, crypto trading remains available 24/7. These days do not count toward stock or cash settlement. What are the 2026 U.S. stock market holidays? The stock market will be closed on the dates below. Note these are US times New Year's Day – January 1st, 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 19th, 2026 Presidents' Day – February 16th, 2026 Good Friday – April 3rd, 2026 Memorial Day – May 25th, 2026 Juneteenth – June 19th, 2026 Independence Day (observed) – July 3rd, 2026 Labor Day – September 7th, 2026 Thanksgiving Day – November 26th, 2026 Christmas Day – December 25th, 2026 When does the stock market close early? Stock markets close at 1:00 PM ET (1:15 PM for eligible options) and extended-hours trading ends at 5:00 PM ET. Day after Thanksgiving – November 27th, 2026 Christmas Eve – December 24th, 2026 What happens when U.S. banks are closed? Settlements may be delayed, |