Is The Stock Market Closed on Memorial Day?

Monday, May 25, 2026, is Memorial Day, which is a federal holiday. For many people, the holiday means a day off from work, making it seem like the perfect opportunity to handle financial tasks or trading activity. However, not everything remains open on federal holidays. Banks, post offices, and many government offices typically close, and financial markets follow their own holiday schedules as well. If you’re wondering, “Is the stock market closed on Memorial Day 2026?” here’s what you need to know.

Is the Stock Market Closed on Memorial Day 2026?

Yes, the stock market is closed on Memorial Day 2026. Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq observe Memorial Day as a market holiday, meaning trading will not occur on Monday, May 25, 2026.

If you need to complete trades before the holiday weekend, you’ll need to do so before the close of regular trading on Friday, May 22, 2026. The stock market will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with normal trading hours resuming.

Stock Market Holiday Closures 2026

The NYSE and Nasdaq follow the same holiday schedule each year. While their schedules closely align with federal holidays, there are a few differences, including the observance of Good Friday, which is not a federal holiday.

Here’s a look at the stock market holiday closures for 2026:

New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 19
Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) – Monday, February 16
Good Friday – Friday, April 3
Memorial Day – Monday, May 25
Juneteenth – Friday, June 19
Independence Day (observed) – Friday, July 3
Labor Day – Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26
Christmas Day – Friday, December 25

The stock market also has a few scheduled early closures during the year. In 2026, the NYSE and Nasdaq will close at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on the following days:

Black Friday – Friday, November 27
Christmas Eve – Thursday, December 24

Unlike some previous years, there is no early stock market closure ahead of Memorial Day in 2026.

Is the Bond Market (SIFMA) Closed on Memorial Day?

Yes, the bond market is also closed on Memorial Day 2026. The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) recommends a full market closure for U.S. bond markets on Monday, May 25, 2026.

The bond market follows a slightly different holiday schedule than the stock market because it also observes Columbus Day and Veterans Day.

Here’s a look at the bond market holiday schedule for 2026:

New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 19
Washington’s Birthday – Monday, February 16
Good Friday – Friday, April 3
Memorial Day – Monday, May 25
Juneteenth – Friday, June 19
Independence Day (observed) – Friday, July 3
Labor Day – Monday, September 7
Columbus Day – Monday, October 12
Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26
Christmas Day – Friday, December 25

SIFMA also recommends several early closures throughout the year. In most cases, the bond market closes at 2 p.m. Eastern Time on these dates:

New Year’s Eve – Thursday, December 31, 2026
Friday Before Memorial Day – Friday, May 22, 2026
Day Before Independence Day Holiday – Thursday, July 2, 2026
Black Friday – Friday, November 27, 2026
Christmas Eve – Thursday, December 24, 2026

It’s also important to remember that unexpected market closures can happen. While rare, technical issues, severe weather events, or national emergencies have caused temporary trading halts and unscheduled closures in the past.

Have you ever wanted to trade on Memorial Day and forgotten the markets were closed, or do holiday market closures not affect your investing routine? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Amanda Blankenship

Amanda Blankenship is the Chief Editor for District Media. With a BA in journalism from Wingate University, she frequently writes for a handful of websites and loves to share her own personal finance story with others. When she isn’t typing away at her desk, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, son, husband, and dog. During her free time, you’re likely to find her with her nose in a book, hiking, or playing RPG video games.