NASDAQ Holiday Calendar 2017
Some of the most commonly asked questions by traders are whether NASDAQ is open now, or if the stock market is closed today. Since the stock market observes various holidays, half-days, and partial holidays throughout the year, traders can get a head start planning their investments after taking a look at the NASDAQ market closings for 2017–2018.
| NASDAQ Holidays | 2017 | 2018 |
| New Year’s Day | January 2 | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 16 | January 15 |
| President’s Day | February 20 | February 19 |
| Good Friday | April 14 | March 30 |
| Memorial Day | May 29 | May 28 |
| Independence Day | July 4 | July 4 |
| Labor Day | September 4 | September 3 |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 23 | November 22 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | December 25 |
Listed above is the NASDAQ holiday calendar for 2017–2018, as fixed by NASDAQ itself, in accordance with federal regulations. Note that the holidays listed above are the observed date, and not the actual date. For example, if Christmas Day falls on a weekend, stock exchanges will close for business on the Friday before or the Monday after. Sometimes markets remain closed on multiple days for a holiday or continue partial operations until 1:00 p.m. EST.
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NASDAQ Partial Holidays 2017–2018
Additionally, the NASDAQ stock exchange may remain closed under extraordinary circumstances. For example, upon the death of a U.S. president, NASDAQ will observe a day of mourning (typically the day of the funeral) and remain shut for trading all day. The stock exchanges may also be closed in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as extraordinary market volatility, technical/system failures, war, or natural disasters.
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Partial Holidays (1:00 p.m. EST Close) |
2017 |
2018 |
|
Day Before Independence Day |
July 3 | July 3 |
|
Day Following Thanksgiving |
November 24 |
November 23 |
| Christmas Eve | Closed |
December 24 |
NASDAQ Holiday Schedule: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the NASDAQ open on weekends?
A: No. The NASDAQ remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Q. What time does the NASDAQ open?
A: The NASDAQ is open for trading from Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.
Q. What are the extended-hours trading times?
A: The extended-hours trading times are:
| Pre-Market Trading Times | 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. EST |
| Regular Market Times | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST |
| After-Hours Trading Times | 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST |
Q. What time does after-hours trading stop?
A: After-hours trading concludes at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Q. Is the stock market open on Black Friday?
A: Yes, NASDAQ will continue operations as usual on Black Friday.
Q. Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day)?
A: No, the NASDAQ will remain closed on January 16, 2017, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Q. Is the stock market open Veteran’s day?
A: Yes, the stock exchange will follow regular trading hours on November 11, Veteran’s Day.
Q. Is the stock market open on Washington’s Birthday?
A: No, the stock exchange will remain closed on February 20, 2017, observed as Washington’s Birthday or President’s Day.
Q. Is the stock market open on Thanksgiving Day?
A: No, the NASDAQ stock market will be closed on November 23, Thanksgiving Day.
Q. Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve?
A: The NASDAQ usually observes a partial holiday on Christmas Eve by closing at 1:00 p.m. EST. However, since December 24 falls on a Sunday in 2017, Christmas Eve will be a holiday for the stock exchange.
