Stock Market Holidays
Stock Market Holidays 2027
The official 2027 holiday schedule for the US stock market (NYSE and NASDAQ). These are the dates when the market is fully closed for trading.
Total Holidays
10
Next Upcoming Holiday
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day | Market Closed | — |
| Jan 18 | Mon | MLK Jr. Day | Market Closed | — |
| Feb 15 | Mon | Presidents' Day | Market Closed | — |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday | Market Closed | — |
| May 31 | Mon | Memorial Day | Market Closed | — |
| Jun 18 | Fri | Juneteenth observed | Market Closed | — |
| Jul 5 | Mon | Independence Day observed | Market Closed | — |
| Sep 6 | Mon | Labor Day | Market Closed | — |
| Nov 25 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Market Closed | — |
| Dec 24 | Fri | Christmas Day observed | Market Closed | — |
About these holidays
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Honors the civil rights leader and is observed on the third Monday of January. It became a federal holiday in 1986.
Observed by
Federal employees, most state governments, many schools and banks
Date rule
Third Monday of January each year.
- Why is MLK Day on a Monday?
- The Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved several holidays to Mondays to create long weekends. MLK Day follows this pattern, always falling on the third Monday of January.
- Is MLK Day a stock market holiday?
- Yes. Both the NYSE and NASDAQ are closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Memorial Day
Honors military personnel who died in service. Observed on the last Monday of May, it also marks the unofficial start of summer.
Observed by
Federal employees, banks, stock markets, most businesses
Date rule
Last Monday of May each year.
- Why is Memorial Day on a Monday?
- The Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved it from May 30 to the last Monday of May, creating a three-day weekend.
- Is the stock market closed on Memorial Day?
- Yes. Both the NYSE and NASDAQ are closed on Memorial Day.
Independence Day
Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. A federal holiday with fireworks, parades and barbecues.
Observed by
Federal employees, banks, stock markets, virtually all businesses
Date rule
Always July 4. Observed on the preceding Friday if July 4 is a Saturday, or the following Monday if it is a Sunday.
- What happens when July 4 falls on a weekend?
- The observed holiday shifts: Saturday July 4 is observed on Friday July 3, and Sunday July 4 is observed on Monday July 5. Stock markets follow the same rule.
Labor Day
Honors the American labor movement and is observed on the first Monday of September. It marks the unofficial end of summer.
Observed by
Federal employees, banks, stock markets, most businesses
Date rule
First Monday of September each year.
- Why is Labor Day in September?
- Labor Day was established in 1894 as a September holiday to avoid association with the May 1 labor protests. The first Monday of September was chosen to create a long weekend.
Thanksgiving Day
A national holiday for gratitude and gathering, observed on the fourth Thursday of November. Federal offices, banks and stock markets are closed.
Observed by
Federal employees, banks, stock markets, virtually all businesses
Date rule
Fourth Thursday of November each year.
- Why is Thanksgiving on a Thursday?
- Abraham Lincoln set Thanksgiving on the final Thursday of November in 1863. In 1941, Congress fixed it to the fourth Thursday to avoid occasional five-Thursday Novembers.
- Is the day after Thanksgiving a holiday?
- Not a federal holiday, but most federal employees receive it as a paid day off. Many private employers also give the Friday off. Stock markets close early at 1 PM ET.
Christmas Day
A federal holiday on December 25 celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Also widely observed as a secular cultural holiday.
Observed by
Federal employees, banks, stock markets, most businesses worldwide
Date rule
Always December 25. If it falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed; if on a Sunday, the following Monday.
- Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday?
- No. Christmas Eve is not a federal holiday, though presidents have occasionally granted federal employees a half-day or full day off by executive order. Some employers offer it as a paid day off.
Good Friday
Not a federal holiday, but a stock market holiday. Some states observe it as a state or bank holiday.
Observed by
Stock markets (NYSE, NASDAQ), some state governments and banks
Date rule
Two days before Easter Sunday. Date varies each year.
- Is Good Friday a federal holiday?
- No. Good Friday is not a federal holiday. Federal offices remain open. However, the stock market is closed, and some states recognize it as a state or bank holiday.
- Is the stock market closed on Good Friday?
- Yes. The NYSE and NASDAQ are closed on Good Friday each year.
Frequently asked questions
- What days is the stock market closed in 2027?
- The US stock market is fully closed on 10 observed holidays in 2027, including New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Do the NYSE and NASDAQ have the same holidays?
- Yes. Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ observe the exact same holiday schedule and are closed on the same days.
- Are there early closes for the stock market?
- Yes. The stock market typically closes early (at 1:00 PM EST) on the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday), Christmas Eve (if it falls on a weekday), and sometimes the day before Independence Day. Check official exchange announcements for exact early close times.