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Is the Stock Market Open Today? (February 16, 2026 – Presidents Day)
Is the U.S. stock market open today?
No. The U.S. stock market is closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day.
Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are closed for the federal holiday. Trading will resume during normal hours on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Why Is the Stock Market Closed Today?
Presidents Day is one of the official U.S. market holidays recognized each year. The holiday is observed on the third Monday in February and honors past U.S. presidents.
Because it is a federal holiday, major financial markets close for the day.
Is the Bond Market Open Today?
No. The U.S. bond market is also closed on Presidents Day. Bond trading will resume on Tuesday during regular hours.
What Are Normal U.S. Stock Market Hours?
On regular trading days, market hours are:
- 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (NYSE and Nasdaq)
After-hours trading may run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, but after-hours trading does not occur on full market holidays.
Full 2026 U.S. Stock Market Holiday Schedule
The market will be closed on the following dates in 2026:
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 16 – Presidents Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- May 25 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 3 – Independence Day (Observed)
- September 7 – Labor Day
- November 26 – Thanksgiving Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the stock market closed the entire day on Presidents Day?
Yes. The market is closed for the full trading day.
Does the market close early before Presidents Day?
No. There is no early close before Presidents Day.