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, Microsoft, and Amazon.
Nasdaq and NYSE trading hours are as follows, Monday through Friday:
Opens: 9:30 am Eastern Time Zone
Closes: 4:00 pm Eastern Time Zone
| Holiday | Date | Market Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Closed |
| MLK, Jr. Day | January 15 | Closed |
| Presidents Day | February 19 | Closed |
| Good Friday | March 29 | Closed |
| Memorial Day | May 27 | Closed |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Closed |
| Early Close | July 3 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Closed |
| Labor Day | September 2 | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 28 | Closed |
| Early Close | November 29 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Early Close | December 24 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Closed |