If you’re coming off of a whirlwind of a time thanks to the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and/or Valentine‘s Day, then you may celebrating the fact that you have an extra day off of work this week. Presidents Day, which lands on Monday, Feb 16. this year, is a day where Americans honor Presidents who have held office over the years. And while most businesses observe the federal holiday with closures, if you’re in to trading on the stock market, you may question: Is the stock market open on Presidents Day?
For those who aren’t big in the trading world, this question may not be the first one that pops up into your mind when it comes to holidays. But, if you know like we know, you’ll definitely want to be in the know for this holiday and beyond. If you’re interested in knowing if the stock market will operate on Presidents Day, keep reading on because we’ve got all the details you want to know.
Is the Stock Market Open on Presidents Day?
Whether you pay attention to the NYSE or Nasdaq, you’ll want to know that—according to the NYSE website—trading will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 to observe the federal holiday. Likewise, as noted by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIMFA) website, bond markets will be closed on the holiday as well.
When Does Trading Resume on the Stock Market?
While Monday will see all stock markets close, Nasdaq’s website reveals that trading resumes the following day—Tuesday, Feb. 17—at 9:30 a.m. EST and wraps up at 4 p.m.
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What Days of the Year Is the Stock Market Closed?
Like many federal organizations and businesses, the stock market is closed for a number of days each year. The days, however, shift slightly from traditionally observed federal holidays. Instead, for the remainder of 2026, the market will be closed for Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day (observed on July 3), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
What Are the Federal Holidays in 2026?
Here are the dates in 2026 that are classified as federal holidays:
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New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
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Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
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Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026
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Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026
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Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026
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Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
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Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
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Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
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Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
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Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
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