Is the Stock Market Open on Memorial Day?
No — U.S. stock markets are closed on Memorial Day.
Memorial Day 2026: Monday, May 25, 2026
U.S. stock markets are closed on Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May. It marks the unofficial start of summer and is a full market holiday.
Unlike Thanksgiving or Independence Day, Memorial Day has no early-close session attached to it — the Friday before is a normal full trading day ending at 4:00 p.m. ET.
The U.S. bond market is also closed, per SIFMA's recommended holiday schedule.
Memorial Day market status by year
| Year | Date | Market status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, May 25 | Market closed |
| 2027 | Monday, May 31 | Market closed |
| 2028 | Monday, May 29 | Market closed |
| 2029 | Monday, May 28 | Market closed |