The U.S. stock market is open on Thursday, July 2, 2026 , but it has an early close at 1:00 p.m. ET for the bond market and related recommendations, while the stock exchanges themselves follow their normal schedule that day before closing fully for the Independence Day observance on Friday, July 3, 2026.

What that means

  • NYSE/Nasdaq regular hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET on business days.
  • July 2, 2026: not a full market holiday for stocks, so trading is open.
  • Early close: many market participants treat it as a shortened session ahead of the July 3 holiday; bond markets close at 2:00 p.m. ET on July 2.

Practical takeaway

If you mean U.S. stock trading , plan for a normal open with a holiday- shortened feel. If you mean bond markets , expect an early close on July 2, 2026.

Summary

  • Stocks: open on July 2, 2026.
  • Bonds: early close on July 2, 2026.
  • Full closure: Friday, July 3, 2026.