Christmas 2026–2027: stocks and bonds
| Date | Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Bond market (SIFMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Closed | Closed |
| Friday, December 24, 2027 | Closed | Not yet published |
Stock market dates follow the NYSE holiday calendar. Bond market entries are SIFMA recommendations, which firms may choose not to follow. Unscheduled closures are not covered. SIFMA · 2026-10-21
The week of Christmas 2026
| Date | Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Bond market (SIFMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, December 21, 2026 | Open, regular hours | Open |
| Tuesday, December 22, 2026 | Open, regular hours | Open |
| Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | Open, regular hours | Open |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Early close 1:00 PM ET | Early close 2:00 PM ET |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Closed | Closed |
When is Christmas?
Christmas Day is December 25. When it falls on a Saturday, the markets close on Friday, December 24; when it falls on a Sunday, they close on Monday, December 26.
Other markets on Friday, December 25, 2026
- China A-shares: Open
- Hong Kong: Closed · Christmas Day
- Forex: Forex trades around the clock on weekdays, but liquidity is thinner when US markets are closed. Many brokers shorten trading hours on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; check with your broker.
FAQ
Is the stock market open on Christmas 2026?
No. NYSE and Nasdaq are closed all day on Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2026. Trading resumes on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET (UTC 14:30).
Is the bond market open on Christmas 2026?
The US bond market is closed too, following SIFMA’s recommendation. SIFMA also recommends an early bond market close at 2:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
When does the stock market reopen after Christmas 2026?
Trading resumes on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET (UTC 14:30).