Stock market holidays · Juneteenth
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth?
Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, became a federal holiday in 2021, and the stock exchanges added it to their calendar the following year. When it falls on a weekend, the market closes on the nearest weekday.
No. The stock market is closed on Juneteenth.
Juneteenth market hours, 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | NYSE & Nasdaq |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, June 19, 2026 | Closed all day |
| 2027 | Friday, June 18, 2027 (observed on Friday, June 18) | Closed all day |
What else is open on Juneteenth
- Stocks (NYSE and Nasdaq): closed all day.
- Bond market: Closed. SIFMA recommends a full close for the bond market.
- Banks: Closed on June 19 in 2026. In 2027, June 19 is a Saturday and the Federal Reserve stays open on the Friday before a Saturday holiday, so many banks are open on June 18 even though the stock market is closed.
Juneteenth 2027 is observed on Friday
June 19, 2027 is a Saturday, so the NYSE and Nasdaq close on Friday, June 18 instead. That creates a three-day weekend for the market that doesn’t line up with every bank’s schedule.
A newer market holiday
The NYSE first closed for Juneteenth in 2022. Before that, the market was open on June 19, so older charts and backtests show normal trading on that date.
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Juneteenth market hours — FAQ
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth?
No. The stock market is closed on Juneteenth.
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth 2026 is Friday, June 19, 2026. NYSE and Nasdaq: closed all day.
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth 2027?
Juneteenth 2027 is Friday, June 18, 2027 (observed on Friday, June 18). NYSE and Nasdaq: closed all day.
Are banks open on Juneteenth?
Closed on June 19 in 2026. In 2027, June 19 is a Saturday and the Federal Reserve stays open on the Friday before a Saturday holiday, so many banks are open on June 18 even though the stock market is closed.
When did the stock market start closing for Juneteenth?
In 2022. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in June 2021, too late for the exchanges to change that year’s calendar.
Dates from the NYSE holiday calendar. Bond market hours follow SIFMA’s recommendations.
