Market Status
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7-Day Schedule
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Pre-Market Trading
4:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET
Extended hours allow trading outside regular market hours. Lower liquidity and wider spreads may apply. Pre-market activity often indicates market sentiment for the day ahead.
After-Hours Trading
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Post-market trading continues after the closing bell. Earnings reports released after hours can cause significant price movements. Use caution with lower volume.
Understanding US Stock Market Hours
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ are the two largest stock exchanges in the world by market capitalization. Both exchanges follow the same trading schedule, operating Monday through Friday with the exception of designated market holidays.
Regular Session
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Highest liquidity and tightest spreads
Pre-Market
4:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET
React to overnight news and earnings
After-Hours
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Trade on after-close earnings reports
Key Facts About US Market Hours
- The opening bell rings at 9:30 AM Eastern Time every trading day. The closing bell rings at 4:00 PM ET, signaling the end of the regular trading session.
- On early close days (typically the day before or after a major holiday), markets close at 1:00 PM ET instead of 4:00 PM ET.
- Extended hours trading (pre-market and after-hours) typically has lower volume, wider bid-ask spreads, and higher volatility compared to regular hours.
- Both NYSE and NASDAQ observe the same holiday schedule, closing on 9-10 designated holidays each year. Some holidays result in early closures rather than full-day closures.
2026 Market Holidays
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 19, 2026
Presidents' Day
February 16, 2026
Good Friday
April 3, 2026
Memorial Day
May 25, 2026
Juneteenth
June 19, 2026
Independence Day (Observed)
July 3, 2026
Labor Day
September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2026
Day After Thanksgiving
November 27, 2026
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2026
* Early close days: markets close at 1:00 PM ET. Bond markets may have different schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Best Times to Trade
The first and last hours of the regular session (9:30-10:30 AM and 3:00-4:00 PM ET) typically see the highest volume and most price movement, making them popular with active traders.
International Overlap
The US market open overlaps with the final hours of European trading (London closes at 11:30 AM ET). This overlap period often sees increased volatility and trading volume across global markets.
Earnings Season
Earnings are typically reported before market open or after close. Stocks can gap significantly in pre-market or after-hours when results surprise. Check our real-time status to time your trades.
About This Data
Market hours are sourced from official NYSE and NASDAQ calendars. All times are automatically converted to your selected timezone. Data is updated daily at 6:00 AM UTC to ensure accuracy for holidays and special trading days.
Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always verify critical trading times with your broker or official exchange sources.