The U.S. stock market is closed on Presidents’ Day.

Is the stock market open on Presidents’ Day?

  • The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq both observe Presidents’ Day as a full trading holiday, so there is no regular session that day.
  • In 2026, Presidents’ Day falls on Monday, February 16, and U.S. stock markets and most bond markets are closed, with trading resuming the next business day (Tuesday).

What still operates on Presidents’ Day?

  • Many banks follow the federal holiday and close their branches, though some online services remain available.
  • Some financial platforms still allow you to place orders, but those orders won’t execute on the exchanges until markets reopen the next trading day.

Quick planning tips

  • If you need to make trades or move investments around this week, aim to do it on the business day before or after Presidents’ Day.
  • Remember that normal U.S. market hours are typically 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on non-holiday weekdays.

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