Is the stock market open on Christmas Day 2026?
No. The US stock market (NYSE and Nasdaq) is closed on Christmas Day 2026, Fri 25 December 2026. Trading resumes on the next business day. Bond market: closed (SIFMA recommendation).
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Christmas Day market schedule
| Date | Stocks (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Bonds |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 25 Dec 2026 | Closed all day | Closed (SIFMA recommendation) |
| Fri, 24 Dec 2027 Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec) observed | Closed all day | Not yet announced by SIFMA |
Christmas is a full NYSE and Nasdaq holiday. When it falls on a Saturday, the markets close on the Friday before.
Questions people ask
Is the stock market open on Christmas Day 2026?
No. The US stock market (NYSE and Nasdaq) is closed on Christmas Day 2026, Fri 25 December 2026. Trading resumes on the next business day.
Is the bond market open on Christmas Day 2026?
Closed (SIFMA recommendation). SIFMA recommends US bond market hours; most dealers follow it.
Why is the stock market closed on Christmas Day?
Christmas is a full NYSE and Nasdaq holiday. When it falls on a Saturday, the markets close on the Friday before.
Other US market holidays
Sources: NYSE holidays and trading hours, SIFMA holiday recommendations (bond market). Checked 28 Oct 2026. Information only, not investment advice.