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US markets will be fully closed on Friday July 4 2025 for Independence Day, with NYSE and Nasdaq trading ending at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday July 3 and bond
The U.S. stock market will not trade on Friday July 4 2025, and both NYSE and Nasdaq will halt regular trading at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday July 3 2025, with the bond market closing at 2 p.m. ET that day [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Market status July 4 2025 | Closed (Independence Day) |
| Early close July 3 2025 – NYSE/Nasdaq | 1 p.m. ET |
| Early close July 3 2025 – Bond market | 2 p.m. ET |
| Next scheduled market holiday | Labor Day, Monday Sept. 1 2025 [2] |
The Economic Times confirms that the NYSE and Nasdaq will be completely shut on July 4 2025, with no regular trading activity, and that the U.S. bond market will also be closed for the full day [1]. The same source notes an early close on July 3 2025—NYSE and Nasdaq at 1 p.m. ET, bond markets at 2 p.m. ET—providing traders a shortened session before the holiday weekend. USA Today reiterates the closure and adds that the next market shutdown after Independence Day will be Labor Day on Sept. 1 2025 [2].
Holiday closures are routine for the 10 federal holidays observed by the NYSE, and the early‑close on the preceding business day is standard practice when the holiday falls on a Friday. This year’s schedule aligns with prior years: markets close fully on the holiday itself and trade a half‑day on the prior Thursday. The early close can compress trading volume, often leading to lower intraday volatility and limited liquidity on July 3, which investors should anticipate when planning order execution.
The closure underscores the seasonal rhythm of U.S. markets, where holiday calendars shape trading windows and liquidity patterns. Investors will need to adjust strategies around the shortened session and the full‑day shutdown before markets resume normal operations on Monday, July 6 2025.
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