Stock market holidays · Independence Day
Is the stock market open on Independence Day?
Independence Day is a full market holiday. When July 4 falls on a Saturday the exchanges close on the Friday before, and when it falls on a Sunday they close on the Monday after, which is what happens in 2026 and 2027.
No. The stock market is closed for Independence Day. In 2026 it closes on Friday, July 3; in 2027 on Monday, July 5.
Add every market holiday to your calendar or download the .ics fileIndependence Day market hours, 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | NYSE & Nasdaq |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, July 3, 2026 (July 4 observed) | Closed all day |
| 2027 | Monday, July 5, 2027 (July 4 observed) | Closed all day |
What else is open on Independence Day
- Stocks (NYSE and Nasdaq): closed all day.
- Bond market: Closed on the observed day. In 2026 SIFMA recommends a 2:00 PM ET early close on Thursday, July 2.
- Banks: Closed on the observed day. It is a federal holiday, so the Federal Reserve and most banks close.
July 2026: a long weekend
Thursday, July 2 is a full session for stocks, though bonds close at 2:00 PM ET. Friday, July 3 is closed for stocks and bonds. Trading resumes on Monday, July 6.
July 2027: closed on Monday
July 4, 2027 is a Sunday, so the market observes the holiday on Monday, July 5. Friday, July 2 is a normal trading day.
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Independence Day market hours — FAQ
Is the stock market open on Independence Day?
No. The stock market is closed for Independence Day. In 2026 it closes on Friday, July 3; in 2027 on Monday, July 5.
Is the stock market open on Independence Day 2026?
Independence Day 2026 is Friday, July 3, 2026 (July 4 observed). NYSE and Nasdaq: closed all day.
Is the stock market open on Independence Day 2027?
Independence Day 2027 is Monday, July 5, 2027 (July 4 observed). NYSE and Nasdaq: closed all day.
Are banks open on Independence Day?
Closed on the observed day. It is a federal holiday, so the Federal Reserve and most banks close.
Is the stock market open on July 3?
Not in 2026: July 3 is the observed Independence Day holiday and the market is closed. In 2027, July 3 is a Saturday.
Is the stock market open on July 5?
In 2027, no: Monday, July 5 is the observed holiday. In 2026, July 5 is a Sunday.
Dates from the NYSE holiday calendar. Bond market hours follow SIFMA’s recommendations.
