Is the Stock Market Open on Christmas?
No — U.S. stock markets are closed on Christmas.
Christmas 2026: Friday, December 25, 2026
U.S. stock markets are closed on Christmas Day. When December 25 falls on a Saturday, the holiday is observed the Friday before; when it falls on a Sunday, markets close the following Monday.
In most years the closure pairs with a 1:00 p.m. ET early close on Christmas Eve, and the sessions between Christmas and New Year's are typically among the lightest-volume of the year — the stretch associated with the so-called Santa Claus rally.
The U.S. bond market is also closed, per SIFMA's recommended holiday schedule.
Christmas market status by year
| Year | Date | Market status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, Dec 25 | Market closed |
| 2027 | Friday, Dec 24 | Market closed |
| 2028 | Monday, Dec 25 | Market closed |
| 2029 | Tuesday, Dec 25 | Market closed |