The U.S. stock market usually opens for regular trading from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. NYSE and Nasdaq generally follow the same regular session, but both markets close for recognized U.S. market holidays and may close early on selected dates.
This page summarizes the regular U.S. market schedule and the 2026 sample holiday calendar used by this MVP. Always verify the current trading calendar with the official exchange or your broker before placing time-sensitive trades.
Key points
- Regular U.S. session: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Pre-market and after-hours trading may be available through some brokers but can have different liquidity and rules.
- The 2026 MVP holiday sample includes full closures and two early-close dates.
- Market status on the homepage is calculated using the exchange timezone, not a fixed UTC offset.
Trading hours
| Exchange | Timezone | Regular session | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYSENew York Stock Exchange | America/New_York | 09:30-16:00 | New York, United States |
| NASDAQNasdaq Stock Market | America/New_York | 09:30-16:00 | New York, United States |
2026 U.S. market holiday sample
Full closures
- 2026-01-01 · New Year's Day
- 2026-01-19 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- 2026-02-16 · Presidents Day
- 2026-04-03 · Good Friday
- 2026-05-25 · Memorial Day
- 2026-06-19 · Juneteenth National Independence Day
- 2026-07-03 · Independence Day observed
- 2026-09-07 · Labor Day
- 2026-11-26 · Thanksgiving Day
- 2026-12-25 · Christmas Day
Early closes
- 2026-11-27 · closes at 13:00 ET
- 2026-12-24 · closes at 13:00 ET
Frequently asked questions
Are NYSE and Nasdaq open at the same time?
For regular trading, NYSE and Nasdaq usually run from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time on business days, excluding market holidays and special closures.
Does pre-market trading mean the stock market is open?
Pre-market trading is an extended-hours session, not the regular market session. Availability, liquidity, order types, and rules may vary by broker.
Why should I still check the official calendar?
Unexpected exchange closures, rule changes, weather events, national days of mourning, or broker-specific restrictions may not be reflected in static MVP data.