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Market Holiday Schedule: Memorial Day and Beyond
NEW YORK – May 16, 2024 – The U.S. markets will observe several holidays this summer, with the Memorial Day closure kicking off the season on Monday. Markets will also close for Juneteenth, and Independence day, with early closures and full-day closures. Labor Day will cap off the summer schedule. For crucial market information, check with experienced financial analysts and stay informed about the 5 Ws of market trading during holidays.
Market Holiday Schedule: Memorial Day and Beyond
Memorial Day Closure
U.S. financial markets will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day, giving traders a long weekend. Bond trading concludes early on Friday, setting the stage for the holiday break.
Key Dates for Summer Trading
Here’s a look at the upcoming holiday closures that will affect trading schedules:
- Memorial Day: Markets closed on Monday.
- Juneteenth: Markets closed on the third Thursday in June.
- Independence Day: Early close on July 3,followed by a full closure on July 4.
- Labor Day: Markets closed on Monday, Sept. 1.
Specific Trading Hours
Plan your trading activities around these adjusted hours:
- Friday Before Memorial Day: Bond trading concludes at 2 p.m. ET.
- July 3 (day Before Independence Day): the New York stock Exchange (NYSE) closes at 1 p.m. ET,and bond trading ends at 2 p.m.ET.
Did You Know?
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Summer Holiday Schedule Details
The markets are slated too break next for Juneteenth, which falls on the third Thursday in June.Trading will wrap up early ahead of independence Day, with the NYSE shutting at 1 p.m. ET on July 3rd, and bond trading ending at 2 p.m. ET. They will remain closed on July 4th,a Friday. The final break of the season will be Labor Day, which falls on Monday, Sept. 1. The NYSE and bond trading will halt for the holiday.
Pro Tip
Always check with your brokerage firm for their specific holiday trading hours, as they may differ slightly from the NYSE schedule.
