The Nasdaq Stock Market generally follows the same regular trading window as the broader U.S. equity market: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding market holidays.
Nasdaq securities can also be active outside regular hours through extended-hours trading. Because broker access and order rules vary, confirm extended-hours details with your broker before relying on them.
Key points
- Exchange timezone: America/New_York.
- Regular session: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET.
- Extended-hours reference: 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM ET.
- After-hours reference: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET.
Trading hours
| Exchange | Timezone | Regular session | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASDAQNasdaq Stock Market | America/New_York | 09:30-16:00 | New York, United States |
2026 U.S. market holiday calendar
Full closures
- Jan 1, 2026 · New Year's Day
- Jan 19, 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Feb 16, 2026 · Presidents Day
- Apr 3, 2026 · Good Friday
- May 25, 2026 · Memorial Day
- Jun 19, 2026 · Juneteenth National Independence Day
- Jul 3, 2026 · Independence Day observed
- Sep 7, 2026 · Labor Day
- Nov 26, 2026 · Thanksgiving Day
- Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
Early closes
- Nov 27, 2026 · Day after Thanksgiving · closes at 13:00 ET
- Dec 24, 2026 · Christmas Eve · closes at 13:00 ET
Frequently asked questions
What time does Nasdaq open?
Nasdaq regular trading usually opens at 9:30 AM Eastern Time.
What time does Nasdaq close?
Nasdaq regular trading usually closes at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Are Nasdaq hours different from NYSE hours?
For the regular U.S. trading session, Nasdaq and NYSE typically share the same 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time schedule.