In US Stock market the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq are the primary exchanges where the majority of trading activities in the US stock market occur
Knowing the schedule of stock market holidays can assist investors and traders in determining if the market will be open, closed, or opening soon. Additionally, being aware of the trading hours of the NYSE and Nasdaq can provide information about the timing of the US stock market.
Regular operating hours for both exchanges are Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET. Markets do not operate during the weekend.
In certain cases, when a holiday coincides with a weekend, the stock markets may shut down on the preceding Friday. Alternatively, some holidays might be observed on the following Monday after their occurrence.
US Stock Market Holidays 2023
US Stock Market Holidays 2023
| Sr. No | Holidays | Date | Day |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | Jan. 2, 2023 | Monday |
| 2 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan. 16, 2023 | Monday |
| 3 | President’s Day | Feb. 20, 2023 | Monday |
| 4 | Good Friday | April 7, 2023 | Friday |
| 5 | Memorial Day | May 29, 2023 | Monday |
| 6 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19, 2023 | Monday |
| 7 | Independence Day | July 4, 2023 | Tuesday |
| 8 | Labor Day | Sept. 4, 2023 | Monday |
| 9 | Thanksgiving Day | Nov. 23, 2023 | Thursday |
| 10 | Christmas Day | Dec. 25, 2023 | Monday |
US Bond Market Holidays 2023
| Sr. No | Holidays | Date | Day |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | Jan. 2, 2023 | Monday |
| 2 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan. 16, 2023 | Monday |
| 3 | President’s Day | Feb. 20, 2023 | Monday |
| 4 | Good Friday | April 7, 2023 | Friday |
| 5 | Memorial Day | May 29, 2023 | Monday |
| 6 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19, 2023 | Monday |
| 7 | Independence Day | July 4, 2023 | Tuesday |
| 8 | Labor Day | Sept. 4, 2023 | Monday |
| 9 | Columbus Day | Oct. 9, 2023 | Monday |
| 10 | Veterans Day | Nov. 10, 2023 | Friday |
| 11 | Thanksgiving Day | Nov. 23, 2023 | Thursday |
| 12 | Christmas Day | Dec. 25, 2023 | Monday |
US Stock Market Early closures 2023
The stock market generally follows its holiday schedule without any additional early closures, with the exception of the day before Independence Day, Black Friday and Christmas Eve (falls on a Sunday in 2023), when the Nasdaq and NYSE close at 1 p.m. ET.
- July 3, 2023 — Day before Independence Day
- Nov. 24, 2023 — Day after Thanksgiving
US Bond Market Early closures 2023
Bond markets, however, have some early and additional closures throughout the year. Bond markets close early, at 2 p.m. ET, on the following days:
- April 6, 2023 — Day before Good Friday
- May 26, 2023 — Friday before Memorial Day
- July 3, 2023 — Day before Independence Day
- Nov. 24, 2023 — Day after Thanksgiving
- Dec. 22, 2023 — Friday before Christmas Eve
- Dec. 29, 2023 — Friday before New Year’s Eve
FAQs
How many holidays in the US stock market are there in 2023?
There are a total of 8 holidays and 2 partial holidays of the two major stock exchanges in the US – NYSE and NASDAQ.
What happens if the announced holiday falls on a weekend?
Suppose a holiday falls on Saturday, the US stock market (NYSE and NASDAQ) will typically observe the holiday on Friday before.
Which month has the most number of holidays in the US stock market?
In 2023, January has two holidays making it the month for most holidays.
Is there a holiday on November 25, 2023?
No, there is no holiday on November 25, however, there is a partial holiday on Friday, November 24, 2023
What days is NASDAQ closed in 2023?
In 2023, the NASDAQ Stock Exchange will observe ten holidays during which it will remain closed. Additionally, the market has two irregular schedules or half-days.