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Is the Stock Market Open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Yes, but only until 1:00 p.m. ET: the NYSE closes early on Thursday, December 24, 2026. SIFMA recommends an early close at 2:00 p.m. ET for the bond market, and it is not a Federal Reserve holiday.
Stocks, bonds and the Fed on Christmas Eve
| Date | Stocks (NYSE) | Bonds (SIFMA) | Federal Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Open, early close at 1:00 p.m. ETChristmas Eve — early close 1:00 p.m. ET | Early close at 2:00 p.m. ET (SIFMA recommendation)Christmas Eve | Open (not a Federal Reserve holiday) |
| Friday, December 24, 2027 | ClosedChristmas Day (observed) | Closed (SIFMA recommendation)Christmas Day | Board of Governors closed; Federal Reserve Banks openChristmas Day (December 25 falls on a Saturday) |
Stock and bond markets follow different calendars: the NYSE publishes its own holiday list, while bond-market hours follow recommendations from SIFMA, the securities industry association. Federal Reserve holidays come from its K.8 schedule.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve 2026?
- Yes, but only until 1:00 p.m. ET: the NYSE closes early on Thursday, December 24, 2026. SIFMA recommends an early close at 2:00 p.m. ET for the bond market, and it is not a Federal Reserve holiday.
- Is the bond market open on Christmas Eve 2026?
- For Thursday, December 24, 2026, SIFMA's recommendation for U.S. fixed-income markets is: early close at 2:00 p.m. ET. SIFMA's recommendations cover Treasuries, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, corporate and municipal bonds.
- What time does the stock market close on Christmas Eve 2026?
- The NYSE closes at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 24, 2026. That is London 18:00 · Frankfurt 19:00 · Hong Kong 02:00 (next day) · Tokyo 03:00 (next day).
- Is Nasdaq open on Christmas Eve 2026?
- Nasdaq's 2026 U.S. equity holiday schedule lists the same closed days and 1:00 p.m. early closes as the NYSE, so the answer is the same: open, early close at 1:00 p.m. ET.
- Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve 2027?
- No. The NYSE is closed on Friday, December 24, 2027 (Christmas Day, observed). SIFMA recommends a full close for the U.S. bond market, and the Federal Reserve Board is closed while the Federal Reserve Banks are open. December 25, 2027 is a Saturday; the NYSE observes Christmas Day on Friday, December 24.
- Is the bond market open on Christmas Eve 2027?
- For Friday, December 24, 2027, SIFMA's recommendation for U.S. fixed-income markets is: closed. SIFMA's recommendations cover Treasuries, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, corporate and municipal bonds.
Rules behind the dates
- Federal Reserve: For holidays falling on Saturday, Federal Reserve Banks and Branches are open the preceding Friday, but the Board of Governors is closed.
- Federal Reserve: For holidays falling on Sunday, all Federal Reserve offices are closed the following Monday.
- SIFMA: SIFMA's recommendations cover U.S. dollar-denominated government securities, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, over-the-counter corporate bonds, municipal bonds and certain money market instruments.
- SIFMA: Previously scheduled SIFMA early-close recommendations do not affect the closing time for settlements.
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Sources: www.nyse.com, www.sifma.org, www.federalreserve.gov, www.nasdaqtrader.com. Checked against the official schedules on October 10, 2026; page built 2026-11-10. Always confirm with the official notice before trading.