The U.S. stock market was closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, because exchanges observed Independence Day on that date. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq listed July 3 as a full market holiday, not an early-close session.
July 3, 2026 Stock Market Schedule
| Market | July 3, 2026 Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | Closed | Independence Day observed |
| Nasdaq Stock Market | Closed | Independence Day observed |
| Regular U.S. stock trading | Closed | No 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET session |
| Next regular trading day | Monday, July 6, 2026 | Weekend followed the holiday |
Independence Day fell on Saturday, July 4, 2026. U.S. stock exchanges observed the holiday on Friday, July 3, so the normal NYSE and Nasdaq session did not operate that day. Regular trading normally runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Was July 3 an Early-Close Day?
No. July 3, 2026, was a full-day market closure. The NYSE's 2026 calendar identifies the date as "Independence Day observed," and Nasdaq lists the market status as "Closed." The 2026 early-close dates listed by the NYSE included November 27 and December 24, not July 3.
Some brokers may have accepted orders on July 3, but regular exchange trading resumed on Monday, July 6, 2026. Futures markets, foreign exchanges and cryptocurrency markets may use different holiday schedules.