Is the Stock Market Open on Christmas Eve 2026?
The NYSE and Nasdaq are open on Christmas Eve 2026, but close early at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Christmas Eve is an early close day when it falls on a weekday. Regular trading ends at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Holiday Date
December 24, 2026
Market Status
Early Close 1:00 PM ET
Previous Trading Day
December 23, 2026 (Wednesday)
Next Trading Day
December 26, 2026 (Saturday — closed) / December 28, 2026 (Monday)
NYSE and Nasdaq Schedule for Christmas Eve
| Session | Status | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Premarket | Closed | — |
| Regular Trading | Early Close | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET |
| After-Hours | Closed | — |
Bond Market Hours
The bond market closes early at 2:00 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Eve Dates: Next 5 Years
| Year | Date | Market Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 24 (Thursday) | Early Close 1:00 PM ET |
| 2027 | December 23 (observed Thursday) | Early Close 1:00 PM ET |
| 2028 | December 22 (observed Friday) | Early Close 1:00 PM ET |
| 2029 | December 24 (Monday) | Early Close 1:00 PM ET |
| 2030 | December 24 (Tuesday) | Early Close 1:00 PM ET |