Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. If you were hoping to conduct some stock market trades on the holiday, you might be wondering, are the stock markets closed to observe Veterans Day? If you fall into that category, here’s what you need to know.
Is the Stock Market Closed on Veterans Day?
No, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ do not close for Veterans Day. Instead of shutting down for the holiday or using a reduced schedule, both are open per their typical operating hours. All trading can commence as if it were any other Wednesday.
Is the Bond Market Closed on Veterans Day?
Yes, the bond market is closed on Veterans Day. While the difference may seem a bit odd, the bond market follows the schedule set by SIFMA, and that differs from the stock market schedule. As a result, while the NYSE and NASDAQ are open, the bond market isn’t.
U.S. Stock Market Holiday Schedule 2020
Both the NYSE and NASDAQ follow identical holiday closure schedules. The only times when one closes while the doesn’t typically involves technical problems that don’t impact both markets.
Here is a look at the NYSE and NASDAQ stock market holiday schedules, including short-days and complete closures, for 2020:
| Holiday | NYSE & NASDAQ | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Closed | Wednesday, January 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Closed | Monday, January 20 |
| Washington’s Birthday | Closed | Monday, February 17 |
| Good Friday | Closed | Friday, April 10 |
| Memorial Day | Closed | Monday, May 25 |
| Day Before Independence Day | Closed (July 4 Holiday Observed) | Friday, July 3 |
| Independence Day | Closed | Saturday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | Closed | Monday, September 7 |
| Thanksgiving | Closed | Thursday, November 26 |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Closes Early at 1:00 pm EST | Friday, November 27 |
| Christmas Eve | Closes Early at 1:00 pm EST | Thursday, December 24 |
| Christmas Day | Closed | Friday, December 25 |
While the stock markets close on the majority of federal holidays, they are open for both Columbus Day and Veterans Day. Additionally, even though Good Friday isn’t a federal holiday, the NYSE and NASDAQ close for the day.
U.S. Bond Market Holiday Schedule 2020
The SIFMA holiday schedule impacts the bond market and differs from the NYSE and NASDAQ closure schedule. Here’s the SIFMA holiday schedule for 2020:
| Holiday | SIFMA | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Closed | Wednesday, January 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Closed | Monday, January 20 |
| Presidents Day | Closed | Monday, February 17 |
| Day Before Good Friday | Closes at 2:00 pm ET | Thursday, April 9 |
| Good Friday | Closed | Friday, April 10 |
| Friday Before Memorial Day | Closes at 2:00 pm ET | Friday, May 22 |
| Memorial Day | Closed | Monday, May 25 |
| Day Before Independence Day Observed | Closes at 2:00 pm ET | Thursday, July 2 |
| Day Before Independence Day | Closed (July 4 Holiday Observed) | Friday, July 3 |
| Independence Day | Closed | Saturday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | Closed | Monday, September 7 |
| Columbus Day | Closed | Monday, October 12 |
| Veterans Day | Closed | Wednesday, November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed | Thursday, November 26 |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Closes at 2:00 pm ET | Friday, November 27 |
| Christmas Eve | Closes at 2:00 pm ET | Thursday, December 24 |
| Christmas Day | Closed | Friday, December 25 |
| New Year’s Eve | Closes at 2:00 pm ET | Thursday, December 31 |
As you can see, the SIFMA holiday schedule includes more closures. Not only does it observe Columbus Day and Veterans Day, but it also goes beyond the federal holiday schedule.
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