Guide · Updated 2026-07-13
Stock Market Hours 2026
Every exchange, every session, every 2026 holiday closure. Live status at the top of the terminal.
US markets (NYSE + Nasdaq)
- Pre-market: 04:00–09:30 ET
- Regular session: 09:30–16:00 ET (Monday–Friday)
- After-hours: 16:00–20:00 ET
US markets close early (13:00 ET) the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
London Stock Exchange (LSE)
- Regular session: 08:00–16:30 London time
- Closes 12:30 on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Xetra (Frankfurt)
- Regular session: 09:00–17:30 Berlin time
Crypto
24/7/365. No exchange holidays, no weekends off. Liquidity thins on weekends — spreads widen and slippage rises.
2026 US market holidays
- New Year's Day — Jan 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Jan 19
- Presidents' Day — Feb 16
- Good Friday — Apr 3
- Memorial Day — May 25
- Juneteenth — Jun 19
- Independence Day (observed) — Jul 3
- Labor Day — Sep 7
- Thanksgiving — Nov 26 (early close Nov 27)
- Christmas — Dec 25 (early close Dec 24)
When is the best time to trade?
The first hour (09:30–10:30 ET) and last 30 minutes (15:30–16:00 ET) carry the majority of daily volume. Midday (11:30–14:00 ET) tends to be low-volume and choppy — the worst window for most day-trade setups.
FAQ
What time does the stock market open?
NYSE and Nasdaq: 09:30–16:00 ET (Monday–Friday). London Stock Exchange: 08:00–16:30 London time. Xetra (Frankfurt): 09:00–17:30 Berlin time. Live status shown at the top of SIGNAL9.
Is the stock market open on weekends?
No. US and European equity markets are closed Saturday and Sunday. Crypto trades 24/7 globally.
When is pre-market and after-hours trading?
US pre-market: 04:00–09:30 ET. After-hours: 16:00–20:00 ET. Liquidity is much thinner in these sessions and spreads are wider — avoid market orders.
Disclaimer: educational content only, not investment advice. See our disclaimer.