The New York Stock Exchange is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, except on federal holidays and a few market-specific closures.

The simplest way to know if the market is open today is to check the date. If it is a weekday and not a federal holiday, the NYSE is almost certainly open. The exchange publishes its full annual holiday schedule in advance, so you can plan around closures.

If you are unsure whether today is a market holiday, you can check the NYSE website directly — it lists every closure for the year. You can also call your brokerage firm; their customer service line will tell you whether trading is happening right now.

Key Takeaways

  • The NYSE trades Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on all business days.
  • The exchange closes on federal holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Independence Day, plus a few market-specific days like the day after Thanksgiving.
  • You can see the full year's holiday schedule on the NYSE website without logging in.
  • If you are not sure whether the market is open right now, your brokerage's website or phone line will tell you when ready.

Federal Holidays When the NYSE Closes

The New York Stock Exchange closes on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. These are the same federal holidays most U.S. government offices observe.

The exchange also closes on the day after Thanksgiving, which is not a federal holiday but is a market-specific closure. This day is sometimes called the day after Thanksgiving or the Friday after Thanksgiving, depending on when the holiday falls.

Early Closures and Half Days

On a few days each year, the NYSE closes early instead of staying open until 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The day before Thanksgiving and the day before Christmas are the two most common early-closure days. On these days, the market closes at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time instead of the normal 4:00 p.m.

Early closures happen only a handful of times per year, so if you trade regularly, it is worth checking the NYSE calendar before these holidays. Missing an early closure can mean your order does not go through when you expect it to.

How to Check the NYSE Calendar

The New York Stock Exchange publishes its holiday schedule on its official website at nyse.com. You do not need an account or login to see the calendar — it is public information. Look for a link labeled "Holiday Calendar" or "Trading Calendar" on the main page.

The calendar shows the full year in advance, so you can see every closure and early close before it happens. If you use a brokerage like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, E-Trade, or Robinhood, your brokerage website also displays the NYSE calendar, usually in the trading or education section.

What Happens If You Try to Trade When the Market Is Closed

If you place an order when the NYSE is closed, your brokerage will hold the order and send it to the exchange as soon as it opens. This is called a pre-market order or after-hours order, depending on when you placed it. The order will execute at the market open price the next trading day, not at the price you saw when you placed it.

Some brokerages let you trade during pre-market hours (before 9:30 a.m.) and after-hours (after 4:00 p.m.), but these sessions have lower trading volume and wider price swings. If you are new to trading, it is safer to place orders only during regular market hours.

Time Zone Considerations

The NYSE operates on Eastern Time, even if you live in a different time zone. If you are on the West Coast, the market opens at 6:30 a.m. Pacific Time and closes at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. If you are in the Mountain or Central time zones, subtract one or two hours from the Eastern times.

Your brokerage app usually shows market hours in your local time zone automatically, so you do not have to do the math yourself. But if you are setting a reminder or planning your day, remember that 9:30 a.m. Eastern is earlier on the West Coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the stock market open on weekends?

No. The NYSE is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. It trades only Monday through Friday during regular business days. You can place orders on weekends, but they will not execute until the market opens on Monday morning.

What time does the market close on early-closure days?

The NYSE closes at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on early-closure days, which happen the day before Thanksgiving and the day before Christmas. Regular trading hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on all other business days.

Can I trade during pre-market hours if the market is closed?

Some brokerages offer pre-market trading from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time and after-hours trading from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Not all brokerages support these sessions, and prices can be more volatile. Check your brokerage's rules before placing an order outside regular hours.

Where can I see the complete list of market holidays for next year?

The NYSE publishes its full holiday calendar on nyse.com. You can also find it on your brokerage's website in the trading or education section. The calendar is released well in advance so you can plan around closures.