Market Holiday Schedule Confirmed for 2025

Investors planning their year-end strategies can mark their calendars: the U.S. stock market will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas Day. This closure applies to all major exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq.

Understanding the Trading Calendar

The closure is part of the standard holiday schedule published by the exchanges. In addition to Christmas Day, markets typically close for other federal holidays. For 2025, key market closures are expected to include:

  • New Year's Day (Wednesday, January 1)
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 20)
  • Presidents Day (Monday, February 17)
  • Good Friday (Friday, April 18)
  • Memorial Day (Monday, May 26)
  • Juneteenth (Thursday, June 19)
  • Independence Day (Friday, July 4)
  • Labor Day (Monday, September 1)
  • Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27)
  • Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25)

It is important for traders to note that while the markets are closed, some electronic trading platforms for futures and foreign exchange may operate with limited hours. However, regular equity trading will not occur.

Planning for the Year-End

The Christmas closure often contributes to a shorter, more volatile trading week. Volume tends to be lighter in the days surrounding the holiday, which can amplify price movements. Financial advisors recommend that investors review their portfolios and any pending orders well before the holiday to avoid unexpected issues due to the market closure.

Official confirmation of the full 2025 holiday schedule will be released by the exchanges later in 2024, but the Christmas Day closure is a fixed annual event.