Is the Stock Market Open on New Year's Eve?
Yes — U.S. stock markets are open on New Year's Eve in 2026.
New Year's Eve 2026: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Yes — U.S. stock markets are open for a full session on New Year's Eve (December 31) when it falls on a weekday. Unlike Christmas Eve, there is no early close: trading runs the normal 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET.
It is the final trading day of the year (when it falls on a weekday), which makes it the deadline for same-year trade dates.
New Year's Eve market status by year
| Year | Date | Market status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, Dec 31 | Open — regular hours |
| 2027 | Friday, Dec 31 | Open — regular hours |
| 2028 | Sunday, Dec 31 | Falls on a weekend — no session |
| 2029 | Monday, Dec 31 | Open — regular hours |