U.S. stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, are set to resume normal trading hours on December 26, following a brief holiday break for Christmas. The markets experienced an early closing at 1 p.m. ET on December 24 and were closed for Christmas Day. Trading will commence at 9:30 a.m. ET on the day after Christmas, bringing a return to regular market activities.
In a significant move, President Donald Trump had declared both December 24 and December 26 as federal holidays, which contributed to a prolonged five-day weekend for much of the federal workforce. Alongside this, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced two four-day holiday periods for state employees around the Christmas and New Year holidays.
While U.S. markets will operate as usual today, many international markets remain closed owing to Boxing Day observances. For instance, the London Stock Exchange is closed today, as is the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking their respective holidays. Other global markets, such as EuroNext and those in Tokyo and Shanghai, will also remain shut for New Year’s observances over the coming days.
Looking ahead, the U.S. market will have a shortened trading day on New Year’s Eve, closing at 1 p.m. ET on December 31, before being closed entirely on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026.
As for bond markets, they too will resume normal operating hours on December 26, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
For traders and investors seeking to make plans post-Christmas, the scheduled trading for both the NYSE and Nasdaq will return to standard hours, with continued operations leading into the New Year under typical trading rules.
