Stock market holidays · Christmas Eve
Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve?
The answer changes from year to year. Christmas Eve is usually a shortened trading day, but when Christmas falls on a weekend, the exchanges move the holiday to the nearest weekday, which can make Christmas Eve a full holiday.
In 2026, yes, until 1:00 PM ET. In 2027, no: the market is closed on Christmas Eve because Christmas falls on a Saturday.
Christmas Eve market hours, 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | NYSE & Nasdaq |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Early close, 1:00 PM ET |
| 2027 | Friday, December 24, 2027 (Christmas observed) | Closed all day |
What else is open on Christmas Eve
- Stocks (NYSE and Nasdaq): early close, 1:00 pm et.
- Bond market: In 2026 SIFMA recommends a 2:00 PM ET early close on Christmas Eve.
- Banks: Usually open, often with shorter hours, since Christmas Eve is not a federal holiday. In 2027 the Federal Reserve stays open on Friday, December 24 even though the stock market is closed.
Christmas Eve 2026: a half day
Thursday, December 24, 2026 is an early-close day. Stocks stop trading at 1:00 PM ET, and the market is closed on Friday, December 25, for Christmas.
Christmas Eve 2027: a full holiday
December 25, 2027 is a Saturday, so the NYSE observes Christmas on Friday, December 24, and the market is closed all day. There is no half day before it that year.
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Christmas Eve market hours — FAQ
Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve?
In 2026, yes, until 1:00 PM ET. In 2027, no: the market is closed on Christmas Eve because Christmas falls on a Saturday.
Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve 2026 is Thursday, December 24, 2026. NYSE and Nasdaq: early close, 1:00 pm et.
Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve 2027?
Christmas Eve 2027 is Friday, December 24, 2027 (Christmas observed). NYSE and Nasdaq: closed all day.
Are banks open on Christmas Eve?
Usually open, often with shorter hours, since Christmas Eve is not a federal holiday. In 2027 the Federal Reserve stays open on Friday, December 24 even though the stock market is closed.
Is the stock market open the day after Christmas?
Yes, when that day is a weekday. December 26 is a normal trading day, and there is no holiday for Boxing Day in the US.
Is the stock market open on New Year’s Eve?
Yes. December 31 is a normal trading day for stocks. In 2026 the bond market closes early, at 2:00 PM ET.
Dates from the NYSE holiday calendar. Bond market hours follow SIFMA’s recommendations.
