Stock market holidays · Columbus Day
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day?
Columbus Day, also observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, is the second Monday in October. It is a federal holiday, but the stock market stays open with normal hours from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET.
Yes. The stock market is open on Columbus Day, but the bond market is closed.
Columbus Day market hours, 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | NYSE & Nasdaq |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Open, normal hours |
| 2027 | Monday, October 11, 2027 | Open, normal hours |
What else is open on Columbus Day
- Stocks (NYSE and Nasdaq): open, normal hours.
- Bond market: Closed. SIFMA recommends a full close for the bond market in 2026.
- Banks: Usually closed. It is a Federal Reserve holiday, so most banks close and transfers don’t settle that day.
Stocks trade, bonds don’t
Columbus Day is one of two days a year, with Veterans Day, when stocks trade but the bond market is closed. Trading volume in stocks is often a little lighter than usual, and Treasury yields don’t update until the next day.
Money moves can wait a day
Because the Federal Reserve is closed, bank transfers and ACH deposits don’t settle on Columbus Day. You can still buy and sell stocks, but cash moving between your bank and your brokerage will land a day later.
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Columbus Day market hours — FAQ
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day?
Yes. The stock market is open on Columbus Day, but the bond market is closed.
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day 2026?
Columbus Day 2026 is Monday, October 12, 2026. NYSE and Nasdaq: open, normal hours.
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day 2027?
Columbus Day 2027 is Monday, October 11, 2027. NYSE and Nasdaq: open, normal hours.
Are banks open on Columbus Day?
Usually closed. It is a Federal Reserve holiday, so most banks close and transfers don’t settle that day.
Is the stock market open on Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
Yes. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is the same day as Columbus Day, and the NYSE and Nasdaq are open with normal hours.
Is the bond market open on Columbus Day?
No. SIFMA recommends a full close for US bond markets on Columbus Day.
Dates from the NYSE holiday calendar. Bond market hours follow SIFMA’s recommendations.
