New Year's Eve 2026–2027: stocks and bonds
| Date | Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Bond market (SIFMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Open, regular hours | Early close 2:00 PM ET |
| Friday, December 31, 2027 | Open, regular hours | 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 New Year's Eve 2026
| Date | Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Bond market (SIFMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, December 28, 2026 | Open, regular hours | Open |
| Tuesday, December 29, 2026 | Open, regular hours | Open |
| Wednesday, December 30, 2026 | Open, regular hours | Open |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Open, regular hours | Early close 2:00 PM ET |
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | Closed | Closed |
When is New Year's Eve?
December 31 is a regular trading day for NYSE and Nasdaq, with no early close. SIFMA usually recommends an early bond market close at 2:00 p.m. ET. When New Year's Day falls on a Saturday, the stock market still stays open on Friday, December 31.
Other markets on Thursday, December 31, 2026
- China A-shares: Open
- Hong Kong: Half day 12:00 · New Year's 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 New Year's Eve 2026?
Yes. Thursday, December 31, 2026 is a regular trading day: NYSE and Nasdaq are open 9:30 AM–4:00 PM Eastern Time (UTC 14:30–21:00).
Is the bond market open on New Year's Eve 2026?
SIFMA recommends an early bond market close at 2:00 PM ET.