Is the stock market open on New Year’s Eve for NYSE and Nasdaq?

Yes. NYSE New Year’s Eve hours and Nasdaq Dec 31 hours are normal: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. Liquidity can thin late day, so consider limit orders and avoid large market orders near the close.

What time does the U.S. bond market close on December 31?

The U.S. bond market early close is 2:00 p.m. ET. Liquidity and dealer depth often decline ahead of the cutoff, which can affect pricing in bond ETFs. Place trades earlier and use limit orders to control slippage.

Are U.S. markets open on January 1 and January 2?

All U.S. markets are closed on January 1 for New Year’s Day. Markets reopen on January 2, 2026, with regular hours. January 2 is not a federal holiday, so trading resumes as normal.

How should Canadians time U.S. trades on December 31?

Trade mid‑session for steadier liquidity, use limit orders, and avoid last‑minute orders in bond ETFs before the 2 p.m. ET early close. Note T+1 settlement, so December 31 trades settle the next U.S. business day.

Law and Government

^GSPC Today, December 31: Markets Open; Bonds Close Early 2 p.m. ET

ByHuzaifa Zahoor December 31, 2025

Canadian investors asking “is the stock market open on New Year’s Eve” should know U.S. equities trade regular hours on December 31, while the bond market has a 2 p.m. ET early close. All U.S. markets close January 1 and reopen January 2. We outline NYSE New Year’s Eve hours, Nasdaq Dec 31 hours, and the bond market early close, plus what this means for order execution, spreads, and S&P 500 (^GSPC) positioning into the first session of 2026. Times below are Eastern, matching Toronto time.