Market Schedule for the 2025 Holiday Season

As investors plan for the end of 2025, a key question arises: will the stock market be open on Christmas Eve? According to the official holiday schedule published by major exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, markets will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

Understanding the Trading Calendar

Christmas Eve falls on a Wednesday in 2025. Since Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25) is a federal holiday, U.S. equity markets typically close early on the preceding day if it is a weekday. However, when Christmas Day is on a Thursday, the early closure rule for the 24th does not apply. Instead, the market observes a full closure for both the federal holiday and, by customary practice, for Christmas Eve.

  • Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25): Markets are closed.
  • Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24): Markets are closed.
  • Friday, Dec. 26: Markets will be open for regular trading hours.

This schedule provides a consecutive two-day market holiday, allowing traders and financial professionals an extended break.

Planning Ahead for Year-End Trading

Investors should note that bond markets and most major global exchanges will also be closed or operating on limited hours during this period. All regular trading will resume on Friday, December 26. It is advisable to settle any pending transactions or margin requirements before the closure to avoid complications.