How to Check If the New York Stock Exchange Is Open Today
The New York Stock Exchange opens at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on weekdays when the U.S. markets are operating, and closes at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. It is closed on weekends and on specific holidays set by the exchange each year.
The fastest way to check whether the NYSE is open today is to look at the date. If today is a weekday and not a U.S. market holiday, the exchange is open. If you are unsure whether today is a holiday, the NYSE publishes its full holiday calendar on its website at nyse.com — search for "holiday calendar" to find the current year's list.
The exchange also closes early — at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time — on the day after Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve, if those days fall on a weekday. On those days, trading still happens, but for a shorter window.
Key Takeaways
- The NYSE operates Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on all days except U.S. market holidays.
- The exchange publishes a holiday calendar each year on nyse.com that shows every day it will be closed.
- The day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve (if they fall on weekdays) are half-days, with trading ending at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time.
- If you are in a different time zone, convert the 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern times to your local time to know when trading starts and stops.
The NYSE holiday schedule for 2024 and 2025
The NYSE is closed on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If any of these holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the exchange is closed on the nearest weekday instead.
The exchange publishes its holiday calendar years in advance. For 2024, the full list is available on the NYSE website. For 2025 and beyond, check nyse.com directly, as the exact dates depend on how the holidays fall on the calendar each year.
Why the NYSE closes on holidays
The NYSE closes on federal holidays because most U.S. banks and government offices are also closed on those days. When banks are closed, the settlement systems that move money and securities between buyers and sellers cannot operate normally. This makes it impossible to complete trades in the usual way.
The exchange also closes on Good Friday, even though it is not a federal holiday, because many financial institutions observe it and the volume of trading would be too low to function efficiently.
What happens to your orders when the market is closed
If you place an order to buy or sell a stock while the NYSE is closed, the order sits in a queue until the market opens. Most brokers will execute your order at or near the opening price the next time the market is open, unless you set specific instructions like "good for the day" or "good until canceled."
Some brokers offer after-hours trading, which lets you trade stocks before the market opens (starting at 4:00 a.m. Eastern) or after it closes (until 8:00 p.m. Eastern). After-hours trading has wider bid-ask spreads and lower volume, so prices can move more sharply and your order may not fill at the price you expected.
Time zones and when the market opens where you are
The NYSE operates on Eastern time. If you live in a different time zone, you need to convert 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern to your local time. The market opens at 8:30 a.m. Central, 7:30 a.m. Mountain, and 6:30 a.m. Pacific. It closes at 3:00 p.m. Central, 2:00 p.m. Mountain, and 1:00 p.m. Pacific.
During daylight saving time, these times shift by one hour. The NYSE observes daylight saving time along with the rest of the U.S., so the time difference between Eastern and your zone stays the same year-round.
How to learn about the market is open right now
The simplest check is to look at the current time in your time zone and compare it to the market hours. If it is between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern on a weekday that is not a holiday, the market is open.
You can also check your brokerage account. Most brokers display the market status on their home page or trading platform — it will say "Market Open" or "Market Closed" and often shows how much time is left in the trading day. Financial news sites like CNBC, Bloomberg, and MarketWatch also display the market status prominently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the stock market open on Veterans Day?
No. Veterans Day (November 11) is a federal holiday, and the NYSE is closed. If November 11 falls on a weekend, the exchange is closed on the nearest weekday instead.
Can I trade stocks before 9:30 a.m.?
Yes, if your broker offers pre-market trading. Most brokers allow trading from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Eastern, but prices are less stable and your order may not fill. Check your broker's website to see if pre-market trading is available on your account.
What time does the market close on the day after Thanksgiving?
The NYSE closes at 1:00 p.m. Eastern on the day after Thanksgiving (the Friday after Thanksgiving Day). This is a half-day, so trading ends four hours earlier than usual.
Does the NYSE close for weather?
The NYSE has closed for weather only a handful of times in its history — most recently in 2012 for Hurricane Sandy. Closures for weather are extremely rare and announced in advance by the exchange.
Is the market open on Election Day?
Yes. Election Day is not a federal holiday, so the NYSE operates on its normal schedule. The market is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern.