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Is The Stock Market Open on Christmas Day 2020?

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Is The Stock Market Open on Christmas Day 2020?

If you love the stock market then you might be disappointed when it’s closed. Luckily, neither NYSE nor NASDAQ close very often on weekdays throughout the year. That said, even the stock market does take a break on some major holidays. So, is the stock market open on Christmas?

Christmas Day is a Federal Holiday

Federal holidays, also known as bank holidays, happen a few times throughout the year. When they do, most banks are closed. So are other federal buildings and services. And yes, the stock market closes, too.

Christmas Day is a federal holiday. Therefore, all of those things are closed. The stock market will not be open on Friday, December 25, 2020. The stock market closes for Christmas.

Is The Stock Market Open on Christmas Eve?

The stock market is open on December 24, 2020. However, the stock market closes early in observance of the upcoming Christmas holiday. Therefore, get your stock action in before 1 pm EST on 12/24/20.

When Does The Stock Market Re-Open After Christmas?

Usually, if Christmas Day is followed by a weekday, then the stock market reopens as usual the next day. However, this year, Christmas Day falls on a Friday. The stock market isn’t open on the weekends. Therefore, you can’t resume your stock market action until Monday, December 28, 2020.

Foreign Markets and Christmas Day

If you really love the stock exchange then perhaps you follow the international stock markets as well. If so then you’ll know that oftentimes those stock markets are open even when NYSE and NASDAQ aren’t. After all, every country has its own holidays. Not all countries followed the American federal holiday system.

That said, most countries to observe Christmas. Therefore, some of the most popular foreign stock exchanges, such as the London Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange, close for Christmas Day 2020. However, there are two exceptions:

The Shanghai Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange are both open on Christmas Day 2020. If you happen to follow those markets, then you’ll enjoy checking in on them.

What To Do When The Stock Market Is Closed

The healthiest thing that you can do when the stock market is closed is to forget about it. It’s good to focus on money at times. However, money isn’t everything. Christmas might be about family or it might be about solitude. You can spend time in companionship or simply reflecting upon the past year and the year to come.

However, if you’re intent on thinking about investments during Christmas Day, then here are some options:

  • Start reading up on investment predictions for the new year. They’re coming in fast and furious by now.
  • Order some of the latest books on investing. They’ll keep you on your toes for the 2021 stock market.
  • Spend the day listening to financial podcasts. You can get a lot of great information about investing.
  • Talk about investing. Impart some wisdom to younger family members that you might see for the holidays.
  • Review your investment portfolio. It’s always good to do that a few times per year.

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Stock Market Black Friday Hours

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Stock Market Black Friday hours

You take your investing seriously. Therefore, you pay close attention to the stock market. But things get strange around the holidays. It can be hard to keep up with the changing hours during this busy time of year. Here is all that you need to know about 2020’s Stock Market Black Friday hours. Black Friday falls on Friday, November 27, 2020.

Regular (Non-Holiday) Stock Market Hours

If you’re a serious investor, then chances are that you already know this. However, it’s always good to review. There are two different U.S. stock markets: NYSE and NASDAQ. Additionally, there’s the U.S. bond market. Each of these have slightly different operating hours during normal (non-holiday) times. Those are as follows:

NYSE Normal, Non-Holiday Stock Market Hours

On regular trading days, NYSE opens Monday – Friday. The core trading sessions starts at 9:30 am and runs until 4 pm (ET). However, the pre-opening session begins at 6:30 am ET. Moreover, there’s a late trading sessions that goes until 8 pm ET (or 5 pm PT).

NASDAQ Normal, Non-Holiday Stock Market Hours

NASDAQ has very similar hours to NYSE. Regular core trading session hours are exactly the same: 9:30 am – 4 pm ET, Monday – Friday. Even the late trading hours are the same, ending at 8 pm. However, they actually open earlier. The NASDAQ pre-opening hours begin at 4 am ET.

U.S. Bond Market Normal, Non-Holiday Hours

Bond markets typically begin trading at 8 am ET. They typically end trading at 5 pm. Early trading hours begin at 4 am ET. Late trading hours end at 8 pm ET. There are also bond auctions. For example, the NYSE has two daily bond auctions, at 4 am ET and at 8 am ET.

Note that there are many different options when it comes to all of the stock and bond markets. NYSE alone has times for Tape A, B, and C, American Equities, Arca Equities, NYSE Chicago and more. The times given here cover most trading but you can get details directly from NYSE and NASDAQ if you need more specific information.

The Stock Markets and Bond Markets Close For Thanksgiving

Of course, Thanksgiving is a federal holiday. While stock markets and bond markets don’t observe all holidays, they do observe the major ones. Obviously, Thanksgiving is a major holiday in the United States. Therefore, NYSE, NASDAQ, and the US Bond Markets all observe the holiday. No trading happens on Thanksgiving, which is Thursday, November 26, 2020.

Stock Market Black Friday Hours

NYSE and NASDAQ both re-open for trading on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day. However, they limit trading hours. They close early, at 1 pm EST on Friday.

The US Bonds market also closes early on Thanksgiving Day. However, they are open one hour later than the stock markets. Therefore, they close at 2 pm EST on Friday.

Regular stock market and bond market hours resume on Monday following Thanksgiving.

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Is the Stock Market Open on Presidents’ Day 2020?

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Monday is a federal holiday, which means different things for different types of business. Most retail stores and grocers will remain open, while non-essential government offices will be closed. What does that mean for investors? Is the stock market open Presidents’ Day?

Will The Stock Market Be Open on Presidents’ Day?

Oftentimes, when people refer to the stock market they are referring to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The NYSE, NASDAQ, and bond markets don’t all run on the same schedule. So, it is important to differentiate.

However, the stock market is closed on Presidents’ Day. You can buy, sell, and trade regularly on Friday, February 14 and will be able to do so again at start-of-business Tuesday, February 18.

Will NASDAQ Be Open on Presidents’ Day?

NASDAQ will be closed on Monday, February 17. While the bond market has its own schedule, the NYSE and NASDAQ have the same holiday schedule. Therefore, the NASDAQ will also be closed Presidents’ Day.

Will the Bond Market Be Open on Presidents’ Day?

The bond market (SIMFA) will be also closed on Presidents’ Day. If you have any business to do with bonds, you need to get it done on Friday, February 14, or make sure it can wait until Tuesday, February 18.

Stock Market Holidays

The stock market (NYSE and NASDAQ) is closed each year in observance of the following federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington’s Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The stock market also closes the day before Independence Day.

Normally, the stock market closes at 5 p.m. EST. However, there are a few days during the year where the market closes early. These days are usually Black Friday and Christmas Eve.  No dates around Presidents’ Day are affected in this way.

If you are an active trader or have holdings in the NASDAQ, NYSE or bond market, you should become aware of what days these markets are open and closed. The stock market does not always follow a federal holiday schedule and can be confusing at times.

Readers, how do you plan to spend your Presidents’ Day weekend?s

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Is the Stock Market Open on Presidents Day 2018?

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Anyone who is active in the stock market knows that it is important to know when the stock market is open and when it is closed. If you think the stock market is closed when it is actually open, missing a day can impact your stocks significantly. When a federal holiday, like Presidents Day, comes around it can get confusing. Presidents Day is on Monday, February 19 and it is a federal holiday. However, the stock market does not always close on federal holidays, it has its own holiday schedule.

When people refer to the stock market they are generally referring to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ. The stock market observes most federal holidays just like banks, but not all. The NYSE and NASDAQ follow the same holiday schedule. The bond market also referred to as SIFMA, does not follow the same schedule as the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.

Will the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) be open on Presidents Day?

The stock market will be closed on Presidents Day. That means the market will not be opening for trading nor selling on Monday, February 19. You will, however, be able to buy, sell and trade regularly on Friday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 20. Because the holiday falls on a Monday, the stock market will be closed on Saturday and Sunday prior to the federal holiday.

Will NASDAQ be open on Presidents Day?

NASDAQ will be closed on Monday, February 19. Because the NYSE and the NASDAQ run on the same holiday schedule, the NASDAQ will also be closed on Presidents Day. However, just like the NYSE, you will be able to access services on Friday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 20.

Will the bond market be open on Presidents Day?

The bond market will be closed on Presidents Day. The bond market, also known as the SIMFA, will be closed on Presidents Day. If you have any business to do with bonds, you need to get it done on Friday, Feb. 16, or make sure it can wait until Tuesday, Feb. 20.

The stock market (NYSE and NASDAQ) is closed each year in observance of the following federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington’s Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The stock market also closes the day before Independence Day.

Normally, the stock market closes at 5 p.m. However, there are a few days during the year where the market closes early. However, no dates around Presidents Day are affected in this way. It is also important to note that the NASDAQ follows the same schedule as the New York Stock Exchange. The closing times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

If you are an active trader or have holdings in the NASDAQ, NYSE or bond market, you should become aware of what days these markets are open and closed. Oftentimes, the stock market does not always follow a federal holiday schedule, the market’s schedule is slightly altered.