Is the stock market open today? Yes, the NYSE and Nasdaq resume normal trading Friday, December 26, 2025 after a two-day Christmas break. Both markets closed early on Wednesday and remained shut Thursday in observance of the holiday. Friday kicks off a short week of trading before the New Year’s holiday approaches.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Opening time: 9:30 AM ET on Friday, December 26, 2025
- Closing time: 4:00 PM ET for both NYSE and Nasdaq exchanges
- Holiday context: Markets closed early at 1:00 PM ET on December 24 and fully closed December 25
- Next closure: January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day) will be the next federal holiday closure
Market Returns to Normal Trading Friday After Christmas
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Wall Street bounces back this Friday with standard operating hours. Stock and bond markets will operate with full sessions from 9:30 AM Eastern Time through 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq confirmed their return to regular trading schedules after the two-day Christmas closure.
Investors have limited time to execute trades before the year ends. The market will trade Friday, December 26 through Tuesday, December 30. Wednesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) will feature an early close at 1:00 PM ET. Then the market shuts completely on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for New Year’s Day.
Trading Hours Schedule for This Week
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Friday’s session begins at the standard 9:30 AM ET opening bell. Regular trading continues through the 4:00 PM ET closing bell. Pre-market trading opens at 4:00 AM ET, while after-hours trading runs until 8:00 PM ET for investors seeking extended access.
| Market Session | Time (ET) |
| Pre-Market Trading | 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM |
| Regular Trading Hours | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| After-Hours Trading | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| New Year’s Eve (Dec 31) | Early Close at 1:00 PM |
What Investors Should Know Before Trading Friday
Volume may run thinner than usual as traders navigate the post-holiday week. Many market participants took extended time off, potentially reducing liquidity across equity and bond markets. Investors should prepare for possible wider bid-ask spreads on some securities due to reduced trading participation.
The holiday-shortened week means Friday represents only the first of five trading days before 2026 arrives. Monday through Tuesday will trade normally. Then Wednesday’s early close cuts the trading session in half. This compressed calendar gives investment advisors and portfolio managers limited windows to rebalance positions before year-end.
When Does the Market Close Again?
After Friday’s full-day session and the next four trading days, markets won’t close again until January 1, 2026. New Year’s Day is a federal holiday, triggering a complete market shutdown. Between now and then, the only special event is December 31, when all U.S. stock exchanges implement an early close at 1:00 PM ET.
“Stock and bond markets will reopen on Friday, December 26, and it will be business as usual on Wall Street for a few days.”
— USA Today, Financial Markets Coverage
Sources
- NYSE – Official holiday calendar and trading hours documentation
- Nasdaq – Market activity and holiday schedule information
- USA Today – Stock market holiday coverage and analysis
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