The United States stock markets are set to remain open on New Year’s Eve 2025. Both the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange will conduct regular trading sessions on December 31st. However, they will close for New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026.
Stock Market Schedule for New Year’s Eve 2025
On December 31, 2025, U.S. bond markets will experience an early closure, with trading concluding at 2 p.m. ET. This schedule is in accordance with guidelines from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
Important Dates Following New Year’s Eve
The first trading day of the new year will be Friday, January 2, 2026. Following the New Year holiday, the next market closure will occur on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
2026 Stock Market Holiday Schedule
In 2026, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will observe several holidays, including:
- New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 19
- George Washington’s Birthday/Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 16
- Good Friday: Friday, April 3
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
- Juneteenth: Friday, June 19
- Independence Day: Friday, July 3
- Labor Day: Monday, September 7
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26
- Christmas Day: Friday, December 25
Investors and traders should mark these dates in their calendars to ensure they stay informed about trading schedules and market closures.
Conclusion
As 2025 wraps up and 2026 begins, the U.S. stock markets will operate on a regular basis on New Year’s Eve, providing opportunities for trading while ensuring a seamless transition into the new year.
