Economic news dominates headlines, with constant coverage of inflation, mortgage rates, and Federal Reserve actions. Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal often remarks that "the stock market is not the economy," yet many individuals closely monitor trading floor activities.
For those tracking markets, details about the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq holiday schedules remain relevant, regardless of personal celebrations. These exchanges close on most federal holidays, excluding Columbus Day and Veterans Day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January, falls on January 19 this year. The NYSE and Nasdaq will be closed that day. Both markets operate normally on Friday, January 16.
Regular trading hours run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Trading will resume on Tuesday, January 20, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
According to official holiday calendars, U.S. equity markets close for ten full days annually. These closures include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
When major holidays like Independence Day or Christmas occur on weekends, market closures shift to the nearest Friday or Monday. Some days feature early-close hours, such as Black Friday.
The U.S. bond market also closes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as indicated by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association public calendar. Futures markets may follow modified schedules, with investors advised to check individual exchange hours.