Is the Stock Market Open on Columbus Day?
Yes — U.S. stock markets are open on Columbus Day in 2026.
Columbus Day 2026: Monday, October 12, 2026
Yes — U.S. stock markets are open on Columbus Day (also observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day), the second Monday of October. It is a federal holiday, so banks and government offices are closed, but the NYSE and Nasdaq trade a normal full session.
The bond market, however, is closed — SIFMA recommends a full bond market close on Columbus Day. This is one of the few days when stocks trade but Treasuries do not.
The NYSE and Nasdaq set their own holiday calendars, which differ from the federal holiday schedule that banks, post offices, and government offices follow.
Columbus Day market status by year
| Year | Date | Market status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, Oct 12 | Open — regular hours |
| 2027 | Monday, Oct 11 | Open — regular hours |
| 2028 | Monday, Oct 9 | Open — regular hours |
| 2029 | Monday, Oct 8 | Open — regular hours |