Published on: 2026-02-16
US stock markets are closed today, Monday, February 16, 2026, for Washington's Birthday, also known as Presidents' Day.
The next question is one that traders ask every year because it impacts liquidity, settlement timing, options flow, and weekend risk.
What Is the Next Stock Market Holiday After Presidents' Day in 2026?
It is Good Friday, which falls on Friday, April 3, 2026, and major US stock exchanges are closed.
That is 46 days after Presidents Day, which means the market's next scheduled "hard stop" arrives in early April.
In 2026, the US stock market holiday schedule is straightforward. There are 10 full-day closures and two scheduled early closes for the major U.S. stock exchanges.
| Holiday (as listed by exchanges) | Date (2026) | NYSE status | Nasdaq status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thu, 1 Jan | Closed | Closed |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Mon, 19 Jan | Closed | Closed |
| Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, 16 Feb | Closed | Closed |
| Good Friday | Fri, 3 Apr | Closed | Closed |
| Memorial Day | Mon, 25 May | Closed | Closed |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, 19 Jun | Closed | Closed |
| Independence Day (observed) | Fri, 3 Jul | Closed | Closed |
| Labour Day | Mon, 7 Sep | Closed | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, 26 Nov | Closed | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Fri, 25 Dec | Closed | Closed |
Important Note: NYSE and Nasdaq do not recognize Columbus Day or Veterans Day as stock market holidays, meaning that US stock trading opens as normal.
In 2026, both the NYSE and the Nasdaq show two scheduled early closes:
Friday, November 27, 2026 (the day after Thanksgiving): the market closes at 1:00 p.m. ET, with eligible options activity noted by NYSE as closing at 1:15 p.m. ET.
Thursday, December 24, 2026 (Christmas Eve): the market closes at 1:00 p.m. ET, with eligible options activity noted by NYSE as closing at 1:15 p.m. ET.
A half-day can feel calm, yet it can also produce sharp moves near the close because liquidity drains faster than usual.
| Next closure | Date | What it means for trading |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Fri, 3 Apr | Full close for NYSE and Nasdaq. |
| Memorial Day | Mon, 25 May | Full close and a long weekend gap risk. |
| Juneteenth | Fri, 19 Jun | Full close, which can thin liquidity in the days around it. |
| Independence Day (observed) | Fri, 3 Jul | Full close because 4 July falls on a Saturday in 2026. |
| Labour Day | Mon, 7 Sep | Full close and often a softer volume session before the weekend. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, 26 Nov | Full close, followed by an early close on Friday. |
| Christmas Day | Fri, 25 Dec | Full close, followed by a holiday-style liquidity patch |
Yes, and this catches people every year.
The stock market will be open on Columbus Day, which falls on Monday, October 12, 2026. However, many bond desks will observe a holiday schedule that day.
The stock market will be open on Veterans Day, which occurs on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, while the bond market typically treats this day as a holiday.
This split is important because it can affect the trading behavior of rate-sensitive stocks. On those days, equities can trade normally while rate markets are quieter, which sometimes makes intraday moves feel less "anchored" to bond yields.
US bonds do not always follow the same schedule as stocks. The industry standard most professionals monitor is the holiday guidance issued by the Securities Industry Association for US dollar fixed-income markets.
| Date | Bond market (SIFMA recommendation) | Stock market status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 3 Apr (Good Friday) | Early close 12:00 p.m. ET | Closed |
| Mon, 25 May (Memorial Day) | Closed | Closed |
| Fri, 22 May | Early close 2:00 p.m. ET | Open |
| Fri, 19 Jun (Juneteenth) | Closed | Closed |
| Thu, 2 Jul | Early close 2:00 p.m. ET | Open |
| Fri, 3 Jul (Independence Day observed) | Closed | Closed |
| Mon, 12 Oct (Columbus Day) | Closed | Open (not a listed exchange holiday) |
| Wed, 11 Nov (Veterans Day) | Closed | Open (not a listed exchange holiday) |
| Fri, 27 Nov | Early close 2:00 p.m. ET | Early close 1:00 p.m. ET |
| Thu, 24 Dec | Early close 2:00 p.m. ET | Early close 1:00 p.m. ET |
When bonds are closed or running shortened hours, you should expect less depth in anything that trades off rates, including financials, real estate, and high-dividend equities.
A stock market holiday shuts US cash equities, yet it does not freeze all markets.
FX usually trades because it is a global over-the-counter market, although liquidity can thin during US holidays.
Crypto usually trades because it runs continuously.
Futures often trade on modified schedules, and CME publishes holiday trading notes and timetables.
If you trade futures around holidays, check the specific contract hours, as product schedules can differ and be updated close to the holiday.
The next full closure is on Good Friday, Friday, April 3, 2026.
Yes. Both the NYSE and Nasdaq will have early closes at 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday, November 27, 2026, and Thursday, December 24, 2026.
Yes, the stock market is open on both days.
No. SIFMA recommends bond market closures on days when the stock market is open, such as Columbus Day (October 12, 2026) and Veterans Day (November 11, 2026).
Yes. US markets generally use T+1 settlement, and holidays shift the "next business day" to the following day. That can change when cash and shares officially settle, especially around Monday holidays and Good Friday.
In conclusion, the next stock market holiday after Presidents Day in 2026 is Good Friday on April 3, and the market then runs through a clear sequence of closures into year-end, with two early-close days on November 27 and December 24.
If you want to trade more cleanly around these dates, the best edge is preparation. You should memorise the calendar, understand which markets are open or thin, and plan settlement and liquidity risk before the holiday arrives.
Disclaimer: This material is for general information purposes only and is not intended as (and should not be considered to be) financial, investment or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by EBC or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.
