Stock Market Early Close Dates: Today's Closing Time and Full Calendar
On early close days, the NYSE and Nasdaq end regular trading at 1:00 p.m. ET instead of the usual 4:00 p.m. ET. These shortened sessions typically occur around major holidays. Below is the complete early-close calendar with dates through 2027.
Day Before Independence Day
July 2, 2026 (Thursday) · Market closes at 1:00 PM ET
Markets close at 1:00 PM ET. Bond market closes at 2:00 PM ET.
Black Friday (Day After Thanksgiving)
November 27, 2026 (Friday) · Market closes at 1:00 PM ET
Markets close at 1:00 PM ET. Bond market closes at 2:00 PM ET.
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2026 (Thursday) · Market closes at 1:00 PM ET
Markets close at 1:00 PM ET. Bond market closes at 2:00 PM ET.
Day Before Independence Day
July 2, 2027 (Friday) · Market closes at 1:00 PM ET
Markets close at 1:00 PM ET.
Black Friday
November 26, 2027 (Friday) · Market closes at 1:00 PM ET
Markets close at 1:00 PM ET.
Christmas Eve (observed)
December 23, 2027 (Thursday) · Market closes at 1:00 PM ET
When Christmas Eve falls on a weekend, the early close is observed on the nearest weekday.
Why Markets Close Early
Early closes are a long-standing tradition that allows exchange employees and traders to travel or prepare for major holidays. They are not related to market conditions or volatility — they are scheduled in advance and published on the NYSE and Nasdaq official calendars.
What Happens to Open Orders?
GTC (good-til-canceled) orders remain active and carry over to the next trading day. Day orders expire at the early close. After-hours trading may still be available from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, though volume is typically lower on early-close days. Check with your broker — some may restrict after-hours access on these dates.
Bond Market Early Closes
The U.S. bond market (per SIFMA recommendations) often closes early at 2:00 p.m. ET on the same days the stock market closes early. On certain dates — like the day before Independence Day — bonds close early while stocks follow a regular schedule.