The U.S. stock market is closed on Saturday, December 26, 2026, because the NYSE and Nasdaq do not operate regular trading sessions on weekends.
| Date | U.S. stock market status | Regular hours |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2026 | Open with an early close | 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET |
| December 25, 2026 | Closed for Christmas Day | Closed |
| December 26, 2026 | Closed because it falls on Saturday | No regular session |
| December 28, 2026 | Scheduled to reopen | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET |
The NYSE lists Christmas Day as a market holiday on Friday, December 25, 2026. Its 2026 calendar places December 26 on a Saturday. Nasdaq's 2026 holiday schedule also lists December 25 as closed and December 24 as an early-close day.
Can You Trade Stocks on December 26?
No. You cannot execute a trade on the NYSE or Nasdaq on Saturday, December 26, 2026. Your broker may let you submit an order, but the order would normally wait until the next available trading session.
The NYSE's standard stock-market session runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on trading days.
Is December 26 Always a Stock-Market Holiday?
No. December 26 is not a separate Christmas market holiday every year. The market's status depends on the day of the week and the official exchange calendar:
- December 26, 2026: Closed because it falls on a Saturday.
- December 26, 2025: Open on a regular schedule because it fell on a Friday. Nasdaq confirmed that U.S. markets operated normally that day.
- When December 26 falls on a weekday: The NYSE and Nasdaq normally open unless the official holiday calendar lists the date as closed.
International exchanges may follow different schedules. Investors trading outside the United States should check the calendar for the specific exchange.