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Is the Stock Market Open on July 5th?

By Adrian Watts · Stocks and Funds Writer

The stock market is closed on July 5th if it falls on a weekday

July 5th is not a federal holiday, so the stock market operates on its normal schedule. If July 5th is a Monday through Friday, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will be open for regular trading hours — 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. If July 5th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the market is closed because it does not trade on weekends.

The only time the stock market closes for a holiday near July 4th is on July 4th itself, when Independence Day is observed. Markets reopen the next trading day. If July 4th falls on a Friday, the market closes that day and reopens Monday. If July 4th falls on a Thursday, the market closes Thursday and reopens Friday.

Key Takeaways

  • The stock market is open on July 5th unless it falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
  • The NYSE and Nasdaq close only on July 4th for Independence Day, not July 5th.
  • Regular trading hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on open weekdays.
  • You can check the NYSE or Nasdaq website for their official holiday calendar if you are unsure about a specific year.

When the stock market closes near the Fourth of July

The stock market observes Independence Day on July 4th each year. When July 4th falls on a weekday, the NYSE and Nasdaq close entirely — no trading happens. When July 4th falls on a weekend, the market observes the holiday on the nearest weekday: if July 4th is a Saturday, markets close on Friday July 3rd; if July 4th is a Sunday, markets close on Monday July 5th.

This means July 5th can be a market closure, but only in years when July 4th falls on a Sunday. In that case, the market observes the holiday on Monday, July 5th, and reopens Tuesday, July 6th. You can verify this by checking the current year's holiday calendar on the NYSE website or Nasdaq website.

How to find the market's holiday schedule for any year

The New York Stock Exchange publishes its official holiday calendar on its website at nyse.com. The calendar lists every day the market will be closed for the year, including Independence Day observances. Nasdaq publishes the same information at nasdaq.com. Both calendars are updated annually and show exactly which dates the market will be closed.

If you trade or hold investments, bookmarking these calendars is useful because market closures affect when your orders will execute and when you can trade. Some brokers also display the holiday schedule in their trading platforms, so you can see closure dates without leaving your account.

What happens to your trades when the market is closed

If you place an order while the market is closed, most brokers will hold it and execute it when the market reopens. This is called a pre-market order or after-hours order, depending on when you place it. However, the price you see when you place the order may not be the price you get when it executes — prices can change significantly between market close and market open.

Some brokers allow trading during extended hours (before 9:30 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m.), but these sessions have lower volume and wider price spreads than regular hours. If you need to trade on a market closure day, check whether your broker offers extended-hours trading and understand that prices may move more than they would during regular hours.

Holidays that close the stock market each year

The stock market closes for nine federal holidays annually. These are New Year's Day (January 1st), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Presidents' Day (third Monday in February), Good Friday (varies), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November), and Christmas Day (December 25th). The market also closes early — at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time — on the day after Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve if it falls on a weekday.

If any of these holidays fall on a Saturday, the market observes the holiday on Friday. If any fall on a Sunday, the market observes the holiday on Monday. This shift rule is why July 5th can occasionally be a closure: it happens when July 4th is a Sunday and the market observes Independence Day on Monday instead.

Planning trades around market closures

If you are planning to buy or sell around a holiday, place your orders during regular trading hours on the last open day before the closure. Orders placed after hours or on a closed day may not execute until the market reopens, and the price could be significantly different. If you hold a position through a market closure, remember that news and events can happen while the market is closed, so prices may gap up or down when trading resumes.

For longer closures — like the four-day weekend around Independence Day when July 4th falls on a Thursday — consider whether you want to hold your positions through the closure or close them before the market shuts down. This is a personal decision based on your risk tolerance and market outlook, but it is worth thinking through before the closure arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I trade stocks on July 5th if it is a Friday?

Yes. If July 5th is a Friday, the market is open for regular trading from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. July 5th is not a federal holiday, so the only reason the market would be closed is if it falls on a weekend.

What if July 4th is a Sunday — is the market closed on July 5th?

Yes. When July 4th falls on a Sunday, the stock market observes Independence Day on Monday, July 5th, and closes that day. The market reopens on Tuesday, July 6th. You can verify this by checking the NYSE or Nasdaq holiday calendar for the specific year.

Can I place orders when the market is closed on a holiday?

Yes, most brokers accept orders during market closures, but they will not execute until the market reopens. The price you see when placing the order may not match the execution price. Some brokers offer extended-hours trading before and after regular hours, but prices can be more volatile and spreads wider than during regular trading hours.

Where can I find the complete holiday calendar for the stock market?

The New York Stock Exchange publishes its official holiday calendar at nyse.com, and Nasdaq publishes theirs at nasdaq.com. Both are updated annually and show every day the market will be closed. Your broker's website or trading platform may also display the holiday schedule.