when do us stock futures open on saturday

US stock futures generally do not open on Saturday ; they reopen on Sunday evening and then trade nearly around the clock through Friday, with a daily maintenance break. Futures tied to U.S. equity indexes are commonly described as starting at 5:00 p.m. CT on Sunday and running to 4:00 p.m. CT on Friday , with a 60-minute break each day.

What that means

• Saturday: closed.
• Sunday: reopen in the evening.
• Weekdays: trade almost continuously, with a short daily break.

• The usual U.S. stock market itself is still closed on weekends; only futures can be active outside regular stock hours.

In plain English

If you’re checking on a Saturday, the market you want is not open yet. You’d typically be waiting for the Sunday evening session to begin.

Timing note

The exact opening time can vary a bit by product and exchange, so it’s worth checking the specific contract if you mean S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow, or another futures market.

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