Memorial Day 2026 Stock Market and Trading Schedule

U.S. stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, are closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day federal holiday [1, 2]. While the markets remain shut for the day of remembrance, trading activity for the remainder of the week follows standard operating procedures [1].

Key takeaways

• The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 [1, 2].
• U.S. bond markets closed early at 2 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 22, ahead of the holiday [1].
• Over-the-counter trading is suspended on Memorial Day [1].
• International markets vary, with the London Stock Exchange closed for a Spring Bank holiday, while Tokyo and Hong Kong remain open [1].

Trading schedules and holiday operations

Leading up to the holiday, U.S. stock markets operated on their normal schedules on Friday, May 22 [1]. This included the New York Stock Exchange and its associated entities, such as NYSE Arca Equities and NYSE National, as well as the Nasdaq [1]. Following the Monday closure, these exchanges are scheduled to resume regular trading at 9:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 26 [1].

While equities markets were fully operational on the Friday before the holiday, the U.S. bond market observed an early closure at 2 p.m. EDT on May 22 [1]. Investors looking at over-the-counter trading also faced closures, as these markets do not operate on the federal holiday [1].

International markets maintained mixed schedules during the period. The London Stock Exchange closed on May 25 for a Spring Bank holiday, though off-book trade reporting remained active [1]. In contrast, the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange continued normal trading hours throughout the holiday [1]. Most EuroNext markets also remained open, with the exception of Oslo [1].

Why it matters

Memorial Day is recognized as one of 11 federal holidays in the United States, a day dedicated to honoring military personnel who died while serving the country [1, 2]. Because it is a federal holiday, government offices, courthouses, and many financial institutions, including most banks, suspend operations [1, 2]. Following the May 25 closure, the next major market holiday for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq is scheduled for June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day [1].