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See which holidays the stock market is closed.
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The stock and bond markets close on major holidays, and both have early closures on certain days.
While stock market holidays also apply to the bond market, the bond market’s early closures differ.
You can still initiate certain actions (e.g., deposits or withdrawals) in your brokerage account during closure.
Though all investors should check on their portfolio’s performance, it’s especially important to do so if you’re an active, self-directed trader. Since the markets can be full of twists and turns, you’ll want to make sure your investment strategy is working in your favor.
If there’s a stock you’re thinking of adding to your portfolio, or if you’re looking to sell an asset at a set price during a certain date, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the holidays and early closures of the major US stock exchanges so you won’t get caught off guard when those times come.
We’ve included a list of holidays that the stock market and bond market are closed, as well as a list of days each market has early closures.
Is the stock market open for Veterans Day?
The stock market will not be open on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. Veterans Day this year falls on a Saturday, and the stock market is never open on the weekends. The day before Veterans Day, which is November 10, the Nasdaq and NYSE will be open during regular trading hours (Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET).
The day after Veterans Day, November 12, is a Sunday so the markets will remain closed until Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Is the bond market open for Veterans Day?
The bond market will not be open on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. Same as the stock market, the bond market will not be open on Veterans Day since it is a Saturday. The bond market is never open during the weekend and its normal hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
The bond market will not be open for early trading during pre-market hours on November 10, 2023 (4 am to 9:30 a.m. ET). The bond market will observe regular trading hours on Friday, Noveember 10.
What time does the stock market open?
The stock market‘s regular trading hours are weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. However, the market will close as early as 1 p.m. ET on the day before or after certain holidays.
Plus, you may be able to trade during pre-market hours (4 to 9:30 a.m. ET) depending on your brokerage or investment platform. The same goes for after-hours trading. This is available from 4 to 8 p.m. ET.
But the available hours may vary depending on your broker. For instance, SoFi Invest only offers pre-market trading from 9 to 9:30 a.m. ET, but it provides extended hours of trading from 4 to 8 p.m.
Stock market holidays 2023
Holiday2023New Year’s DayJanuary 2, 2023Martin Luther King, Jr. dayJanuary 16, 2023Presidents’ DayFebruary 20, 2023Good FridayApril 7, 2023Memorial DayMay 29, 2023Juneteenth HolidayJune 19, 2023Independence DayJuly 4, 2023Labor DaySeptember 4, 2023Thanksgiving DayNovember 23, 2023Black Friday (closes early at 1p.m. ET)November 24, 2023Christmas DayDecember 25, 2023
Bond market holidays 2023
There are slight variations with trading hours and holidays/early closures when it comes to the bond market. Its pre-market trading hours take place from 4 to 8 a.m. ET, its regular hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, and its extended trading hours occur from 5 to 8 p.m. ET.
Below, we’ve also listed its holidays and early closure dates for 2023:
Holiday2023New Year’s DayJanuary 2, 2023Martin Luther King, Jr. dayJanuary 16, 2023Presidents’ DayFebruary 20, 2023Holy Thursday (closes at 2 p.m. ET)April 6, 2023Good FridayApril 7, 2023Day before Memorial Day (closes at 2 p.m. ET)May 26, 2023Memorial DayMay 29, 2023Juneteenth HolidayJune 19, 2023Day before Independence Day (closes at 2 p.m. ET)July 3, 2023Independence DayJuly 4, 2023Labor DaySeptember 4, 2023Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus DayOctober 9, 2023Veterans DayNovember 10, 2023Thanksgiving DayNovember 23, 2023Black Friday (closes at 2 p.m. ET)November 24, 2023Christmas Eve (closes at 2 p.m. ET)December 22, 2023Christmas DayDecember 25, 2023New Year’s Eve (closes at 2 p.m. ET)December 29, 2023
Can you still use your account while the stock market is closed?
Unless you’re using international stock exchanges or electric communication networks, you probably won’t be able to trade during the weekend or on holidays when the market is closed. However, you can still perform basic functions in your account.
You can check balances, monitor your portfolio’s performance, or initiate deposits or withdrawals. Keep in mind, though, that you won’t be able to place any orders until the market reopens. Plus, the rate at which fund deposits or withdrawals are complete depends on your brokerage’s hours.
Banks are open the same days as the stock and bond markets, with a few exceptions.
