Stock market holidays · Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on the third Monday of January, and US stock exchanges close for the full day. It is the first market holiday after New Year’s Day, so January has two three-day trading weekends.
No. The stock market is closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day market hours, 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | NYSE & Nasdaq |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, January 19, 2026 | Closed all day |
| 2027 | Monday, January 18, 2027 | Closed all day |
What else is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Stocks (NYSE and Nasdaq): closed all day.
- Bond market: Closed. SIFMA recommends a full close for the bond market.
- Banks: Closed. It is a federal holiday, and most banks and credit unions follow the Federal Reserve’s schedule.
When the NYSE started closing for MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1986, but the New York Stock Exchange stayed open on it until 1998. It has closed every year since then.
What happens to orders placed over the weekend
Orders you place on Saturday, Sunday or Monday wait until the market opens at 9:30 AM ET on Tuesday. News from the long weekend can move prices at that open, so a market order may fill well away from Friday’s close.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day market hours — FAQ
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No. The stock market is closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 is Monday, January 19, 2026. NYSE and Nasdaq: closed all day.
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 is Monday, January 18, 2027. NYSE and Nasdaq: closed all day.
Are banks open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Closed. It is a federal holiday, and most banks and credit unions follow the Federal Reserve’s schedule.
Is the stock market open the day after MLK Day?
Yes. Trading resumes with normal hours, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET, on the Tuesday after Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Dates from the NYSE holiday calendar. Bond market hours follow SIFMA’s recommendations.
