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Is the stock market open on Labor Day?

Labor Day is the first Monday in September and a full holiday for every US market. It closes out the slowest stretch of the trading year, and volume usually picks up the week after.

Labor Day 2027 · Monday, September 6, 2027 Closed all day

No. The stock market and the bond market are closed on Labor Day.

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Labor Day market hours, 2026 and 2027

YearDateNYSE & Nasdaq
2026 Monday, September 7, 2026 Closed all day
2027 Monday, September 6, 2027 Closed all day

What else is open on Labor Day

  • Stocks (NYSE and Nasdaq): closed all day.
  • Bond market: Closed. SIFMA recommends a full close on Labor Day.
  • Banks: Closed. Labor Day is a federal holiday, so banks and the Federal Reserve are closed.

Before and after the long weekend

The Friday before Labor Day is a normal full session for stocks. Trading resumes on Tuesday with normal hours, and settlement for trades placed on Friday skips Monday.

Why September starts quiet

Late August and the Labor Day weekend are traditionally the lightest weeks of the year for trading volume, because many traders are on vacation. Volume and volatility tend to return in the weeks after.

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Labor Day market hours — FAQ

Is the stock market open on Labor Day?

No. The stock market and the bond market are closed on Labor Day.

Is the stock market open on Labor Day 2026?

Labor Day 2026 is Monday, September 7, 2026. NYSE and Nasdaq: closed all day.

Is the stock market open on Labor Day 2027?

Labor Day 2027 is Monday, September 6, 2027. NYSE and Nasdaq: closed all day.

Are banks open on Labor Day?

Closed. Labor Day is a federal holiday, so banks and the Federal Reserve are closed.

Is the stock market open the day after Labor Day?

Yes. Tuesday is a normal trading day, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET.

Is the stock market open the Friday before Labor Day?

Yes, with normal hours. There is no early close for stocks before Labor Day.

Dates from the NYSE holiday calendar. Bond market hours follow SIFMA’s recommendations.

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