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Mar 12, 2024

Stock Market Holidays 2024

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The U.S. markets are open Monday to Friday every week from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST and remain shut on weekends and some major US holidays. Stock market holidays are the days on which stock exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ are closed, typically in observance of national or religious holidays. 

So can you invest today or not? The next U.S. stock market holiday is in observance of Good Friday. The market will be closed on Friday, March 29th for the holiday.

Here are the stock market holidays for 2024:

  • New Years Day: Monday, Jan. 1st (observed) ✔️
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 15th ✔️
  • President’s Day: Monday Feb. 19th ✔️
  • Good Friday: Friday, March 29th
  • Memorial Day: Monday, May 27th
  • Juneteenth National Independence Day: Wednesday, June 19th
  • Independence Day: Thursday, July 4th
  • Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 2nd
  • Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 28th
  • Christmas: Wednesday, Dec. 25th

Stock market holidays and early closings

In 2024, there are 10 days that the stock market closes and two days with early closings, limiting trading hours. During these holidays, traders and investors cannot buy or sell shares of companies listed on the stock exchange. The dates of these holidays are set far in advance.

Here are the U.S. stock market holidays and early closings recognized in 2024:

HolidaysStock market closings and early closings in 2024
New Years Day Closed Monday, Jan. 1st
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closed Monday, Jan. 15th
President's Day Closed Monday, Feb. 19th
Good Friday Closed Friday, March 29th
Memorial Day Closed Monday, May 27th
Juneteenth National Independence Day Closed Wednesday, June 19th
Day before Independence Day (July 3rd) Closes early at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Independence Day Closed Thursday, July 4th
Labor Day Closed Monday, Sept. 2nd
Thanksgiving Day Closed Thursday, Nov. 28th
Black Friday (Nov. 29th) Closes early at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Christmas EveCloses early at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Christmas Day Closed Wednesday, Dec. 25th

Bond market holidays and early closures

Similar to the stock market, the bond market observes several holidays throughout the year, during which the market is closed or has limited trading hours that affect your ability to purchase bonds. These holidays can impact trading activity, settlement dates, and other aspects of the bond market. In addition to observing the same holidays the NYSE and Nasdaq do, the bond market also closes on Columbus Day and Veterans day.

Here are the bond market holidays and early closings recognized in 2024:

Holidays Bond market closings and early closings in 2024
New Years Day Closed Monday, Jan. 1st
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closed Monday, Jan. 15th
President's Day Closed Monday, Feb. 19th
Day before Good Friday (Mar. 28th) Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Good Friday Closed Friday, March 29th
Friday before Memorial Day (May 24th) Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Memorial Day Closed Monday, May 27th
Juneteenth National Independence Day Closed Wednesday, June 19th
Day before Independence Day (July 3rd) Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Independence Day Closed Thursday, July 4th
Labor Day Closed Monday, Sept. 2nd
Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) Closed Monday, Oct. 14th
Veterans Day Closed Monday, Nov. 11th
Thanksgiving Day Closed Thursday, Nov. 28th
Black Friday (Nov. 29th) Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Christmas Eve (Dec. 24th) Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Christmas Day Closed Wednesday, Dec. 25th
New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31st) Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
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Stock market and bond market closing FAQ

What days is the stock market closed this year?

In 2024, the U.S. stock market is closed:

  • Monday, Jan. 1st
  • Monday, Jan. 15th
  • Monday, Feb. 19th
  • Friday, March 29th
  • Monday, May 27th
  • Wednesday, June 19th
  • Thursday, July 4th
  • Monday, Sept. 2nd
  • Thursday, Nov. 28th
  • Wednesday, Dec. 25th

Why is the stock market closed on Good Friday?

The stock market is closed on Good Friday due to both historical tradition and some practical considerations. While the initial reason for the closure was a religious observance, the lower trading volume and the desire for a long weekend break have made it a standard practice in modern times.

Is the stock market closed for Columbus Day?

No, the stock market is open on Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples Day), which is on Oct. 14th, 2024. The bond market, however, is closed on Columbus Day.

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