Stock Market Open on Friday: Post-New Year’s Trading Hours Explained
With the new year underway, traders are eager to resume their activities. Understanding the stock market’s schedule following the New Year holiday is crucial for all investors.
Stock Market Open on Friday: Trading Hours Explained
On January 2, 2026, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will operate from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. This marks a return to regular trading hours following the New Year holiday.
Market Schedules
- NYSE American Equities: Open at regular hours.
- NYSE Arca Equities: Open as per usual schedule.
- NYSE National: Trading will resume at standard hours.
- NYSE Texas: Late trading sessions commence on schedule.
- Nasdaq: Fully operational during regular hours on January 2.
Bond and Over-the-Counter Markets
The U.S. bond market, which closed early on December 31, 2025, will reopen at standard hours on January 2. Similarly, over-the-counter trading will also resume its usual hours.
2026 U.S. Stock Market Holiday Schedule
The following are key closures for U.S. stock markets in 2026:
- January 1: Closed for New Year’s Day
- January 19: Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 16: Closed for Washington’s Birthday
- April 3: Closed for Good Friday
- May 25: Closed for Memorial Day
- June 19: Closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day
- July 3: Closed for Independence Day (observed)
- September 7: Closed for Labor Day
- November 26: Closed for Thanksgiving
- November 27: Closed at 1 p.m. ET for the Friday after Thanksgiving
- December 24: Closed at 1 p.m. for Christmas Eve
- December 25: Closed for Christmas Day
International Markets’ Status
On New Year’s Eve, markets like the London Stock Exchange, EuroNext, and Hong Kong Stock Exchange will operate during their regular hours. However, the Tokyo Stock Exchange will remain closed.
As traders prepare for an active January, understanding these schedules will aid in making informed investment decisions.
