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Is the Stock Market Open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
No. The NYSE is closed on Monday, January 18, 2027 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day). SIFMA recommends a full close for the U.S. bond market, and the Federal Reserve is closed.
Stocks, bonds and the Fed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
| Date | Stocks (NYSE) | Bonds (SIFMA) | Federal Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 18, 2027 | ClosedMartin Luther King, Jr. Day | Closed (SIFMA recommendation)Martin Luther King Day | Closed (Federal Reserve holiday)Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
- No. The NYSE is closed on Monday, January 18, 2027 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day). SIFMA recommends a full close for the U.S. bond market, and the Federal Reserve is closed.
- Is the bond market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
- For Monday, January 18, 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. Checked against the official schedules on October 10, 2026; page built 2026-11-10. Always confirm with the official notice before trading.