Is the Stock Market Open on Election Day?
Yes — U.S. stock markets are open on Election Day in 2026.
Election Day 2026: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Yes — U.S. stock markets are open on Election Day. The NYSE stopped closing for presidential elections after 1980; since 1984, every Election Day has been a normal full trading session.
Election Day falls on the Tuesday after the first Monday of November. Markets are open regular hours (9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET) regardless of whether it is a presidential or midterm election year.
Election Day market status by year
| Year | Date | Market status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, Nov 3 | Open — regular hours |
| 2027 | Tuesday, Nov 2 | Open — regular hours |
| 2028 | Tuesday, Nov 7 | Open — regular hours |
| 2029 | Tuesday, Nov 6 | Open — regular hours |