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May 30, 2023

Stock Market Holidays 2023

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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 in which the market is closed is Monday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Here are the stock market holidays for 2023:

  • New Years Day: Monday, Jan. 2nd (observed) ✔️
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 16th ✔️
  • President’s Day: Monday Feb. 20th ✔️
  • Good Friday: Friday, April 7th ✔️
  • Memorial Day: Monday, May 29th ✔️
  • Juneteenth National Independence Day: Monday, June 19th
  • Independence Day: Tuesday, July 4th
  • Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 4th
  • Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 23rd
  • Christmas: Monday, Dec. 25th

Stock market holidays and early closings

In 2023, 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 2023:

Holidays Stock market closings and early closings
New Years Day Closed on Monday, Jan. 2nd (observed)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closed on Monday, Jan. 16th
President's Day Closed on Monday, Feb. 20th
Good Friday Closed on Friday, April 7th
Memorial Day Closed on Monday, May 29th
Juneteenth National Independence Day Closed on Monday, June 19th
Day before Independence Day (July 3rd) Closes early at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Independence Day Closed on Tuesday, July 4th
Labor Day Closed on Monday, Sept. 4th
Thanksgiving Day Closed on Thursday, Nov. 23rd
Black Friday (Nov. 24th) Closes early at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Christmas Day Closed on Monday, 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 2023:

Holidays Bond market closings and early closings
New Years Day Closed on Monday, Jan. 2nd (observed)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closed on Monday, Jan. 16th
President's Day Closed on Monday, Feb. 20th
Day before Good Friday (April 6th) Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Good Friday Closed on Friday, April 7th
Friday before Memorial Day (May 26th) Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Memorial Day Closed on Monday, May 29th
Juneteenth National Independence Day Closed on Monday, June 19th
Day before Independence Day (July 3rd) Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Independence Day Closed on Tuesday, July 4th
Labor Day Closed on Monday, Sept. 4th
Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) Closed on Monday, Oct. 9th
Veterans Day Closed on Friday, Nov. 10th
Thanksgiving Day Closed on Thursday, Nov. 23rd
Black Friday (Nov. 24th) Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Friday before Christmas Eve (Dec. 22nd) Closes early at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Christmas Day Closed on Monday, Dec. 25th
Friday before New Year’s Eve (Dec. 29th) 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 2023, the stock market is closed:

  • Monday, Jan. 2nd
  • Monday, Jan. 16th
  • Monday, Feb. 20th
  • Friday, April 7th
  • Monday, May 29th
  • Monday, June 19th
  • Tuesday, July 4th
  • Monday, Sept. 4th
  • Thursday, Nov. 23rd
  • Monday, 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.

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