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Wall Street 2025 Holiday Schedule: Key Market Closures and Early Closes Explained

by Barbara

As investors navigate the 2025 trading calendar, understanding upcoming stock market holidays and early closures is essential for effective portfolio management and trade planning. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq, and bond markets observe several full-day closures and early closing sessions throughout the year, impacting liquidity and market activity.

Full Market Holidays in 2025

In 2025, the NYSE, Nasdaq, and bond markets will be fully closed on the following dates:

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Monday, January 20 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Monday, February 17 — Presidents Day

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Friday, April 18 — Good Friday

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Monday, May 26 — Memorial Day

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Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day

Friday, July 4 — Independence Day

Monday, September 1 — Labor Day

Thursday, November 27 — Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, December 25 — Christmas Day

These closures reflect traditional U.S. federal holidays and observances when markets pause trading.

Early Market Closures and Partial Holidays

Several days in 2025 will feature early market closes, primarily affecting bond markets and occasionally equities:

Friday, May 23 (Day before Memorial Day): Bond markets close early at 2:00 p.m. ET; equity markets remain open regular hours.

Thursday, July 3 (Day before Independence Day): Equity markets close early at 1:00 p.m. ET; bond markets close at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Friday, November 28 (Black Friday): Equity markets close early at 1:00 p.m. ET; bond markets close at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): Equity markets close early at 1:00 p.m. ET; bond markets close at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Wednesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve): Bond markets close early at 2:00 p.m. ET; equity markets operate regular hours.

Market Open Status on Select Holidays

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Monday, October 13, 2025): Equity markets open; bond markets closed.

Veterans Day (Tuesday, November 11, 2025): Bond markets closed; equity markets open.

Regular Market Hours

The NYSE and Nasdaq operate Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding the holidays and early closes listed above. Weekends are non-trading days.

Context and Market Impact

Understanding these holiday schedules is critical, especially amid current market dynamics. After a strong finish to 2024, U.S. equity markets experienced volatility early in 2025, influenced by geopolitical developments and monetary policy shifts. Notably, Moody’s downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1 on May 19, which adds caution to market sentiment.

Investors should plan trades around these holiday closures to avoid liquidity risks and unexpected price gaps. Early closes typically see reduced volume and can affect execution prices, particularly in bond markets.

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