US Stock Markets to Adjust Hours for Christmas Celebrations
The US stock markets, including the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), are set to modify their operating hours for the upcoming Christmas holiday. On Tuesday, December 24, both the Nasdaq and NYSE will shut down early, closing their doors at 1 p.m. ET. Similarly, the US bond market will also wrap up operations earlier than usual on the same day, ceasing trading activities at 2 p.m. ET. This schedule adjustment comes as part of the holiday season’s observances, as declared by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
Following the Christmas Eve early shutdown, the markets will not open on Wednesday, December 25, allowing traders and investors to fully engage in Christmas festivities. Normal trading operations will resume on Thursday, December 26, restoring the usual hustle and bustle to Wall Street. This brief pause in trading activities will be followed by regular market operations until the end of the year.
New Year’s Trading Schedule
Looking ahead to the New Year celebrations, the bond markets are scheduled for another early closure. On Tuesday, December 31, trading will end at 2 p.m. ET. However, unlike the bond market, the Nasdaq and NYSE will operate on their regular schedule and close at the usual time on New Year’s Eve. The next full market closure will be on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, when traders will take a day off to welcome the New Year.
These seasonal adjustments to trading hours are part of annual practices that accommodate national holidays and allow participants in the financial markets to celebrate these festive occasions with their families and communities.
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Passionate about analyzing economic markets, Alice M. Carter joined THE NORTHERN FORUM with a mission: to make financial concepts accessible to everyone. With over 10 years of experience in economic journalism, she specializes in global economic trends and US financial policies. She firmly believes that a better understanding of the economy is the key to a more informed future.
