Complete trading schedule and market closure dates
Next Market Holiday
Friday, April 3, 2026
The NASDAQ Exchange is a global electronic marketplace for buying and selling securities. Founded in 1971, it is known for its high-tech trading platform and its focus on technology and internet-based companies. The NASDAQ is the second-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization, hosting many of the world's leading tech giants like Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL), and NVIDIA (NVDA).
| Holiday | Date | Market Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Closed |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 19, 2026 | Closed |
| Presidents Day | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Closed |
| Good Friday Next | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Closed |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Closed |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Friday, June 19, 2026 | Closed |
| Independence Day (Observed) | Friday, July 3, 2026 | Closed |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Closed |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Friday, November 27, 2026 | Early Close 1:00 PM ET |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Early Close 1:00 PM ET |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Closed |
View the complete New York Stock Exchange holiday schedule for 2026.
No, the NASDAQ stock market is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Regular trading occurs Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
On early close days, the NASDAQ market closes at 1:00 PM Eastern Time instead of the regular 4:00 PM. This typically occurs the day before or after major holidays.
Yes, NASDAQ offers extended hours trading. Pre-market trading runs from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM ET, and after-hours trading runs from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET. However, liquidity is typically lower during these sessions.
Yes, NASDAQ and NYSE observe the same holiday schedule. Both exchanges close on the same days and have identical early close schedules throughout the year.