On trading days, the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, is open Monday through Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Eastern for the Core Trading Session.
Pre-opening session begins at 7.00 a.m. ET whereby orders can be entered and are queued until the Opening Auction at 9.30 a.m. ET.
The Closing Imbalance Period spans from 3.45 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
The New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, observes all U.S. holidays and stock market holidays for 2018, 2019 and 2020 are listed below.
Stock Market Holidays:
All Markets
NYSE Arca Equities observe the same holiday schedule as the NYSE. However, when the NYSE closes early, the NYSE Arca Equities hours may vary as a result of its extended trading day.
| NYSE Holiday | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| New Years Day | Monday, January 1 | Tuesday, January 1 | Wednesday, January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 15 | Monday, January 21 | Monday, January 20 |
| Washington’s Birthday | Monday, February 19 | Monday, February 18 | Monday, February 17 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 30 | Friday, April 19 | Friday, April 10 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 28 | Monday, May 27 | Monday, May 25 |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, July 4 | Thursday, July 4 | Friday, July 3 (July 4 holiday observed) |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 3 | Monday, September 2 | Monday, September 7 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 22 | Thursday, November 28 | Thursday, November 26 |
| Christmas | Tuesday, December 25 | Wednesday, December 25 | Friday, December 25 |
Independence Day
NYSE markets close early at 1.00 p.m. Eastern on:
- Tuesday, July 3, 2018; and
- Wednesday, July 3, 2019.
For eligible options, the closing time is 1.15 p.m. Eastern time zone.
Thanksgiving Day
NYSE markets close early at 1.00 p.m. Eastern on:
- Friday, November 23, 2018;
- Friday, November 29, 2019; and
- Friday, November 27, 2020, which is the day after Thanksgiving.
For continuous executions, Crossing Session orders are accepted beginning at 1.00 p.m. until 1.30 p.m. Eastern.
Christmas
NYSE markets close early at 1.00 p.m. Eastern on:
- Monday, December 24, 2018;
- Tuesday, December 24, 2019; and
- Thursday, December 24, 2020.
NYSE Bonds
The NYSE bond auctions are conducted twice daily at 4.00 a.m. ET for the Opening Bond Auction and at 8.00 a.m. ET for the Core Bond Auction.
If an order has not been executed during a bond auction, it becomes eligible for continuous trading immediately after the auction.
| Bond Trading | Times (Eastern) |
| Early Trading | 4.00 a.m. → 8.00 a.m. |
| Core Trading | 8.00 a.m. → 5.00 p.m. |
| Late Trading | 5.00 p.m. → 8.00 p.m. |
NYSE Arca Options
The Options Clearing Corporation expiration calendar is listed below for equity options, ETF options, ETF exceptions, index options, index exceptions, and ETN options.
| Option Type | Times (Eastern) |
| Equity Options | 9.30 a.m. → 4.00 p.m. |
| ETF Options | 9.30 a.m. → 4.00 p.m. |
| ETF Exceptions | 9.30 a.m. → 4.15 p.m. |
| Index Options | 9.30 a.m. → 4.00 p.m. |
| Index Exceptions | 9.30 a.m. → 4.15 p.m. |
| ETN Options | 9.30 a.m. → 4.15 p.m. |
List of ETF Exceptions
DBA, DBB, DBC, DBO, DBS, DIA, EEM, EFA, IWM, IWN, IWO, IWV,
KBE, KRE, MDY, MOO, OEF, QQQ, SLX, SPY, SVXY, UNG, UUP,
UVXY, VIXY, XHB, XLB, XLE, XLF, XLI, XLK, XLP, XLU, XLV, XLY, XME, XRT
List of Index Exceptions
MNX, NDX
ETN Options
AMJ, GAZ, INP, JJC, MLPN, OIL, VXX, VXZ
NYSE American Options
The Options Clearing Corporation expiration calendar for NYSE American Options is listed below for equity options, ETF options, ETF exceptions, index options, index exceptions, and ETN options.
| Option Type | Times (Eastern) |
| Equity Options | 9.30 a.m. → 4.00 p.m. |
| ETF Options | 9.30 a.m. → 4.00 p.m. |
| ETF Exceptions | 9.30 a.m. → 4.15 p.m. |
| Index Options | 9.30 a.m. → 4.00 p.m. |
| Index Exceptions | 9.30 a.m. → 4.15 p.m. |
| ETN Options | 9.30 a.m. → 4.15 p.m. |
List of ETF Exceptions
DBA, DBB, DBC, DBO, DIA, EEM, IWM, IWN, IWO, KBE, KRE, MDY,
MOO, QQQ, SLX, SPY, SVXY, UUP, UNG, UVXY, VIXY, XHB, XLB, XLE,
XLF, XLI, XLK, XLP, XLU, XLV, XLY, XME, XRT
List of Index Exceptions
MNX, NDX
ETN Options
GAZ, OIL, VXX, VXZ
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NYSE American Equities
The timelines for the NYSE American Equities pre-opening session, early trading session, core trading session, and late trading session are listed below.
| Trading Session | Time (Eastern) | Description |
| Pre-opening Session | 3.30 a.m. |
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| Early Trading Session | 4.00 a.m. → 9.30 a.m. |
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| Core Trading Session | 9.30 a.m. → 4.00 p.m. |
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| Late Trading Session | 4.00 p.m. → 8.00 p.m. |
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NYSE Arca Equities
The timelines for the NYSE Arca Equities pre-opening session, early trading session, core trading session, and late trading session are listed below.
| Trading Session | Time (Eastern) | Description |
| Pre-opening Session | 3.30 a.m. |
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| Early Trading Session | 4.00 a.m. → 9.30 a.m. |
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| Core Trading Session | 9.30 a.m. → 4.00 p.m. |
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| Late Trading Session | 4.00 p.m. → 8.00 p.m. |
New York Stock Exchange
Holidays FAQ
What time does the New York Stock Exchange Open?
Excluding holidays, the NYSE opens at 9.30 a.m. ET for trading each day from Monday through Friday.
Is the NYSE stock market open on weekends?
No, the New York Stock Exchange stock market is closed on weekends.
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No, the stock market is closed on MLK day.
Is the stock market open on Christmas Day?
No, the NYSE stock exchange is closed on Christmas Day.
Is the stock market open on the day after Christmas Day, Dec 26?
Yes, the stock market is open on December 26.
Is the stock market open on Thanksgiving Day?
No, the stock market is closed on Thanksgiving.
Is the stock market open on Election Day?
Yes, the stock market is open on Election Day.
When do NYSE partial holidays take place?
On Independence Day Eve and the day after Thanksgiving Day, the NYSE generally observes partial holidays by opening at 9.30 a.m. ET and closing early at 1.00 p.m. ET.
Apart from fixed holidays, when is the NYSE closed?
During extraordinary times, such as system failures or technical glitches, wars, or even when the President of the United States dies, the NYSE may close temporarily.
Did we miss any stock market holidays or NY stock exchange holidays? Let us know in the comments below. Or tell us how you plan to spend your holidays.
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