2026-12-24 · NYSE / Nasdaq
- Date
- Thursday, December 24, 2026
- NYSE
- Early close
- Nasdaq
- Early close
- Regular session
- 9:30 AM–1:00 PM ET
- Next market open
- Dec 24, 9:30 AM ET
Direct answer
Why this schedule applies
The market still opens on Thursday, December 24, 2026, but the regular session is shortened to 9:30 AM–1:00 PM ET.
Christmas Eve follows an official exchange early-close schedule. Broker access, order types, and cut-off times for extended-hours trading can differ.
After Christmas Eve, the next regular trading day opens at Dec 28, 9:30 AM ET.
Times follow America/New_York.
Questions about this date
Are NYSE and Nasdaq both open on Christmas Eve?
Yes, but it is a shortened session. NYSE and Nasdaq trade 9:30 AM–1:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
What are the stock market hours on Dec 24, 2026?
The regular U.S. equity session runs 9:30 AM–1:00 PM ET.
Does this answer include pre-market and after-hours trading?
No. This answer covers the regular NYSE and Nasdaq equity session. Extended-hours availability, eligible securities, and order types can vary by broker.
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