US Stock Market Schedule
Weekly trading hours for NYSE, NASDAQ and CME equity futures, with upcoming closures.
Equities - NYSE & NASDAQ
| Session | Days | Eastern Time | Your Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Market | Mon–Fri | 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM | - |
| Regular Session | Mon–Fri | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | - |
| After-Hours | Mon–Fri | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | - |
| Weekend | Sat–Sun | Closed | - |
On early close days, the regular session ends at 1:00 PM ET. After-hours does not occur on those days.
Futures - ES, NQ, YM, RTY
| Period | Days | Eastern Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Open | Sunday | 6:00 PM ET | Opens for the week |
| Trading | Mon–Thu | All day | Daily halt 5–6 PM ET |
| Trading | Friday | Until 5:00 PM ET | Closes for the weekend |
| Weekend | Fri 5 PM – Sun 6 PM | Closed | - |
Futures also close for the same 10 federal holidays as equities, with early close at 1:00 PM ET on early close days.
Upcoming Closures
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Closed |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day | Closed |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Closed |
| Thu, Jul 2, 2026 | Day before Early Close | 1:00 PM ET |
| Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | Independence Day (observed) | Closed |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Closed |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Day before Early Close | 1:00 PM ET |
FAQ
What days is the US stock market open?
NYSE and NASDAQ are open Monday through Friday, excluding 10 federal holidays per year. Regular session: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM ET. Extended hours: pre-market 4:00–9:30 AM ET, after-hours 4:00–8:00 PM ET.
When do futures markets open and close each week?
CME equity futures (ES, NQ, YM, RTY) open Sunday at 5:00 PM CT (6:00 PM ET) and trade until Friday at 4:00 PM CT (5:00 PM ET), with a one-hour daily halt at 4:00–5:00 PM CT Monday through Thursday. Closed on the same federal holidays as equities.
What is an early close day?
A day when NYSE and NASDAQ end regular trading at 1:00 PM ET instead of 4:00 PM. After-hours does not occur. There are typically 3 per year: July 3rd, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday. See all early close dates.
Is the stock market open on weekends?
No. NYSE and NASDAQ are closed Saturday and Sunday. CME equity futures are also closed from Friday 4:00 PM CT (5:00 PM ET) through Sunday 5:00 PM CT (6:00 PM ET).