Is the Stock Market Open for New Year's? Here's the Holiday Trading Schedule

Is the Stock Market Open for New Year's? Here's the Holiday Trading Schedule By David Marino-Nachison Full Bio Before joining Investopedia, David Marino-Nachison was an editor at The Wall Street Journal focused mainly on daily markets and investing news. He also worked on The Journal’s publishing desk; as a writer and editor covering stocks at Barron’s; as an editor of features at MarketWatch; and on product development efforts at The Journal. Learn about our editorial policies Published December 22, 2025 05:31 PM EST The next break in trading comes as we ring in the new year. Michael Nagle / Bloomberg via Getty Images Close Ring out, wild bells-especially those that mark the opening and closing of markets. The final days of 2025 are upon us, and with them come the last set of trading holidays now that the Christmas break is in the rear-view mirror. Stock traders have a full day on New Year's Eve, but bond trading ends at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Both stock and bond markets are closed on Jan. 1, 2026, for New Year's Day. Those will be the last adjustments to regular trading before Monday, Jan. 19, when both stock and bond markets will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Do you have a news tip for Investopedia reporters? Please email us at [email protected] Article Sources Investopedia requires writers to use primary sources to support their work. These include white papers, government data, original reporting, and interviews with industry experts. We also reference original research from other reputable publishers where appropriate. You can learn more about the standards we follow in producing accurate, unbiased content in our editorial policy. Poets.org. "In Memoriam." NYSE. "Holidays & Trading Hours." Nasdaq. "Stock Market Holidays & Trading Hours." Take the Next Step to Invest Advertiser Disclosure × The offers that appear in this table are from partnerships from which Investopedia receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where listings appear. Investopedia does not include all offers available in the marketplace. Read more News Markets News Partner Links Take the Next Step to Invest Advertiser Disclosure × The offers that appear in this table are from partnerships from which Investopedia receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where listings appear. Investopedia does not include all offers available in the marketplace. The next break in trading comes as we ring in the new year.Michael Nagle / Bloomberg via Getty Images

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