Is The Stock Market Open Or Closed On Christmas?

Stock Market Holiday Schedule: Christmas 2025 & New Year's

Investors planning ahead for the 2025 holiday season should be aware of the upcoming stock market closures and shortened trading days.  

Here is the specific breakdown for the major U.S. stock exchanges (NYSE and Nasdaq):

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Christmas 2025 Schedule

• Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025): The stock market will be open but will close early at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • Note: The bond market (SIFMA) will close at 2:00 p.m. ET.
• Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025): The stock market is closed on Christmas Day in observance of the federal holiday.

New Year's Holiday Schedule

• New Year's Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025): Unlike Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve is a full trading day for the stock market. Traders can expect regular hours (9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET.)
  • Exception: The bond market will close early at 2:00 p.m. ET.
• New Year's Day (Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026): The stock market is closed on New Year's Day in observance of the start of the new year.

Stock Market 2025 Holiday Schedule

DATE	HOLIDAY	STOCK MARKET STATUS
Dec. 24, 2025	Christmas Eve	Early Close (1:00 p.m. ET)
Dec. 25, 2025	Christmas Day	Closed
Dec. 31, 2025	New Year’s Eve	Open (Regular Hours)
Jan. 1, 2026	New Year’s Day	Closed

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