MLK Day 2026–2027: stocks and bonds
| Date | Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Bond market (SIFMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 19, 2026 | Closed | Closed |
| Monday, January 18, 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 MLK Day 2027
| Date | Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Bond market (SIFMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 18, 2027 | Closed | Not yet published |
| Tuesday, January 19, 2027 | Open, regular hours | Not yet published |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | Open, regular hours | Not yet published |
| Thursday, January 21, 2027 | Open, regular hours | Not yet published |
| Friday, January 22, 2027 | Open, regular hours | Not yet published |
When is MLK Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday of January. NYSE and Nasdaq close for the whole day, and SIFMA usually recommends a full bond market close as well.
Other markets on Monday, January 18, 2027
- China A-shares: Not yet published
- Hong Kong: Open
- 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 MLK Day 2027?
No. NYSE and Nasdaq are closed all day on MLK Day, Monday, January 18, 2027. Trading resumes on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 9:30 AM ET (UTC 14:30).
Is the bond market open on MLK Day 2027?
SIFMA has not yet published its bond market recommendation for this date.
When does the stock market reopen after MLK Day 2027?
Trading resumes on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 9:30 AM ET (UTC 14:30).