Is New Year’s Eve a stock market holiday in the U.S.?

No. NYSE and Nasdaq operate a regular session on December 31. Canadian investors can trade U.S. shares during normal U.S. stock market hours. Liquidity may be lighter later in the day, so use limit orders and avoid rushing orders into the closing minutes.

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

The U.S. cash Treasury market, and many corporate bond venues, close early at 2 p.m. ET, which is 11 a.m. PT. Some brokers may stop accepting bond orders shortly before that time. Check your platform’s holiday schedule for order submission cutoffs and routing details.

Are markets open on New Year’s Day, January 1?

No. U.S. equities and bonds are closed for the New Year’s Day holiday. Plan cash transfers, FX conversions, and settlement needs ahead of time to avoid delays. Expect reduced staffing across banks and brokers around the holiday window, which can slow responses and processing.

Are markets open on Friday, January 2, 2026?

Yes. Equities resume normal trading on Friday, January 2, 2026. Florida state offices are closed that day, but it is not a U.S. federal holiday, so federal offices remain open. Trading hours are unchanged, although some desks may have lighter staffing around the first week of January.

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^GSPC Today, December 31: NYSE/Nasdaq Open; Bonds Close 2 p.m. ET

ByHuzaifa Zahoor December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

Is the stock market open onnew? For Canadians trading U.S. listings, yes. On December 31, NYSE and Nasdaq operate regular stock market hours, while the U.S. Treasury and corporate bond market observe an early bond market close at 2 p.m. ET. Markets are shut for the New Year’s Day holiday on January 1, and the next trading day is Friday, January 2, 2026. Below we outline today’s schedule, policy nuances, and practical steps to manage spreads, liquidity, and orders.