How to find out whether the stock market is open tomorrow

The stock market is closed on weekends and on specific federal holidays observed by the United States. If tomorrow is Saturday or Sunday, the market will be closed. If tomorrow is a weekday, check whether it falls on one of the market's holiday closures — the easiest way is to look at your brokerage's calendar or the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) holiday schedule, which both the Nasdaq and most other U.S. exchanges follow.

You do not need to call anyone or wait for an answer. The NYSE publishes its full annual holiday calendar on its website, and most brokerages display a market status indicator on their homepage or in their mobile app. If you hold an account with a broker like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, E-Trade, or Vanguard, you can log in and see whether trading is available for tomorrow.

Key Takeaways

  • The stock market is always closed on Saturdays and Sundays, and on nine federal holidays each year.
  • The NYSE publishes its holiday calendar each year on its website, and you can check it for any date.
  • Your brokerage app or website usually shows market status and whether you can place trades tomorrow.
  • Early closures happen on the day after Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve, when the market closes at 1 p.m. Eastern time instead of 4 p.m.

The nine days the stock market is closed each year

The U.S. stock market observes nine federal holidays when all exchanges close for the full day. These are: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving. Christmas is also a full closure.

The exact dates change year to year because some holidays fall on different days of the week. For example, if Independence Day falls on a Saturday, the market may close on Friday instead. The NYSE posts its schedule for the current and next year on its website, so you can see the exact dates without guessing.

Early market closures you should know about

Twice a year, the market does not close entirely but stops trading at 1 p.m. Eastern time instead of the normal 4 p.m. close. This happens on the day after Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve. If you normally trade in the afternoon, you will not be able to place orders after 1 p.m. on these days.

Some brokerages allow you to place orders before the market opens or after it closes (called extended-hours trading), but prices move differently during these times and spreads are wider. Check your broker's rules for whether extended-hours trading is available on early-close days.

Where to check the market calendar yourself

The New York Stock Exchange publishes its holiday schedule at nyse.com under the "Market Information" or "Holidays" section. You can view the full year's calendar and see every date the market will be closed. This is the official source that all brokerages use.

If you have a brokerage account, log into your app or website and look for a "Market Status" or "Trading Hours" section, usually on the homepage or in the help menu. Most brokers display a banner or icon showing whether the market is open today and whether it will be open tomorrow. This is often faster than looking up the calendar yourself.

What happens if you try to trade on a closed day

If you place an order when the market is closed, most brokerages will hold it and execute it when the market opens the next trading day — unless you specifically cancel it first. This is called a standing order. You will not lose the order, but it will not fill until trading resumes.

Some brokers let you place orders during pre-market hours (usually starting at 4 a.m. Eastern) or after-hours (until 8 p.m. Eastern), even on days the main market is closed. However, these orders may not fill at the price you expect because volume is much lower. Always check your broker's rules before assuming you can trade outside normal hours.

Why the market closes on these specific days

The stock market closes on federal holidays because the U.S. government offices are closed, and many market participants observe these days. The exchanges also close on Good Friday, which is not a federal holiday but is widely observed. Early closures on the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve are traditions that give traders and staff time off while keeping the market open for most of the day.

The market does not close for every federal holiday — for example, Veterans Day and Presidents' Day are federal holidays, but the market is only closed on Presidents' Day. The NYSE decides which holidays warrant a full closure based on market participation and historical practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the stock market open on Presidents' Day?

No, the stock market is closed on Presidents' Day. The NYSE observes this federal holiday with a full market closure. Check the NYSE calendar for the exact date each year, as it falls on different dates depending on the year.

Can I trade after hours if the market is closed tomorrow?

Some brokerages offer extended-hours trading before the market opens (pre-market) or after it closes (after-hours), even on days the main market is closed. However, prices are less stable and spreads are wider during these times. Check your broker's rules to see whether extended-hours trading is available and whether there are any restrictions.

What time does the market close on Christmas Eve?

The stock market closes at 1 p.m. Eastern time on Christmas Eve, not at the normal 4 p.m. close. This is an early closure, not a full closure, so the market is open for the first part of the day. If you normally trade in the afternoon, plan ahead.

If I place an order when the market is closed, when will it fill?

Your order will usually fill when the market opens the next trading day, unless you cancel it first. The exact price depends on where the stock opens. If you want to control the price, place a limit order that specifies the price you are willing to pay or accept.

Does the market close on Veterans Day?

No, the stock market remains open on Veterans Day. The NYSE only closes on nine federal holidays plus Good Friday each year. Veterans Day is a federal holiday, but the market does not observe it with a closure.