The stock market is open on January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025 is a Thursday, and the stock market operates normally on that day. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ both follow the same holiday schedule, and January 9 is not a federal holiday or an observance that closes the markets.
The major U.S. stock exchanges close only on specific federal holidays and one special observance day. January 9 falls between the New Year holiday (January 1) and the next market closure, which is Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20, 2025.
Key Takeaways
- The stock market is open on January 9, 2025, with regular trading hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
- The NYSE and NASDAQ close only on federal holidays and one special observance day each year, and January 9 is neither.
- The next market closure after January 9 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, 2025.
- If you plan to trade on January 9, remember that after-hours trading has different rules and lower volume than regular market hours.
When the stock market closes in 2025
The U.S. stock market closes on these days in 2025: New Year's Day (January 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20), Presidents' Day (February 17), Good Friday (April 18), Memorial Day (May 26), Juneteenth (June 19), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (September 1), Thanksgiving Day (November 27), and Christmas Day (December 25).
On some of these holidays, the market does not close entirely but instead closes early — at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time instead of the normal 4:00 p.m. The day after Thanksgiving (November 28, 2025) is one example of an early close. You can check the NYSE or NASDAQ websites for the complete early-close schedule each year, since the list changes slightly.
Regular trading hours on January 9
On January 9, 2025, the stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time and closes at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This is the standard schedule for every weekday that is not a holiday or early-close day.
If you want to trade before or after these hours, you can use after-hours trading, which runs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Pre-market trading runs from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. After-hours and pre-market trading have much lower volume than regular hours, which means fewer buyers and sellers and wider price swings. Most individual investors stick to regular market hours.
Why the market closes on federal holidays
The stock exchanges close on federal holidays because the markets are closed to the public and most financial institutions are not operating. When banks, government offices, and major financial firms are closed, there is not enough trading activity to run an orderly market. The exchanges also close to give their own staff time off.
The one exception is Good Friday, which is not a federal holiday but is observed by the stock market as a religious observance. The market closes on Good Friday even though government offices remain open.
How to check if the market is open on any day
The easiest way to confirm whether the market is open on a specific day is to visit the NYSE or NASDAQ websites directly. Both publish their holiday calendars for the current and upcoming years. You can also check your brokerage account — most brokers display the market status on their home page or trading platform.
If you are unsure whether a day is a holiday, you can also count: if the day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the market is closed. If it falls on a weekday and is not on the holiday list, the market is open at regular hours.
What happens if you try to trade on a closed day
If you place an order on a day when the market is closed, your broker will hold the order and execute it when the market opens the next trading day. This is called a "day order" if you specify it, or it may carry over as a "good-till-canceled" order depending on your broker's settings. You should check your broker's order settings to understand what happens to orders placed after hours or on holidays.
Some brokers let you cancel orders placed during closed hours, but others do not. If you place an order by mistake on a holiday, contact your broker right away to ask whether it can be canceled before the market opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I trade on January 9, 2025 before 9:30 a.m.?
Yes, you can trade during pre-market hours from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time if your broker offers pre-market trading. However, pre-market trading has much lower volume and wider price spreads than regular hours, so orders may not fill at the price you expect.
What if January 9 falls on a weekend?
January 9, 2025 is a Thursday, so this does not explore. However, if you are checking a different year, remember that the market is always closed on Saturdays and Sundays regardless of whether a holiday falls on those days.
Will my brokerage app show that the market is open on January 9?
Yes. Most brokerage apps display the market status on their home page or in the trading section. You can also see the status by trying to place a trade — if the market is closed, your app will tell you and show you when it will open next.
Does the bond market have the same schedule as the stock market?
The bond market follows a similar but not identical schedule. The Treasury bond market closes on the same federal holidays as the stock market, but some bond markets have slightly different hours. If you trade bonds, check your broker's schedule for that specific market.