Christmas Eve 2026–2027: stocks and bonds
| Date | Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Bond market (SIFMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Early close 1:00 PM ET | Early close 2:00 PM ET |
| 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 Eve 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 Eve?
When December 24 falls on a weekday, NYSE and Nasdaq usually close early at 1:00 p.m. ET. When Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, the markets instead close all day on Friday, December 24.
Other markets on Thursday, December 24, 2026
- China A-shares: Open
- Hong Kong: Half day 12:00 · Christmas Eve
- 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 Eve 2026?
Yes, but only until 1:00 PM ET. On Thursday, December 24, 2026, NYSE and Nasdaq close early at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (UTC 18:00).
Is the bond market open on Christmas Eve 2026?
SIFMA recommends an early bond market close at 2:00 PM ET.