Is the Stock Market Open on Christmas Eve?
Yes, markets are open on Christmas Eve in 2026, but close early at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Christmas Eve 2026: Thursday, December 24, 2026
When Christmas Eve (December 24) falls on a weekday, U.S. stock markets are open for a shortened session that ends at 1:00 p.m. ET. When it falls on a weekend, there is no session at all.
One exception: when Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, the Christmas holiday is observed on Friday, December 24. In those years the market is fully closed on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Eve market status by year
| Year | Date | Market status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, Dec 24 | Open until 1:00 p.m. ET |
| 2027 | Friday, Dec 24 | Market closed |
| 2028 | Sunday, Dec 24 | Falls on a weekend: no session |
| 2029 | Monday, Dec 24 | Open until 1:00 p.m. ET |