For U.S. stocks, the regular trading market is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq close on weekends and U.S. market holidays.
Today, Sunday, September 20, 2026, the U.S. stock market is closed. The next regular session opens on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, unless an unexpected market closure changes the schedule.
U.S. Stock Market Hours at a Glance
| Trading session | Eastern Time | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-market trading | Usually 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Trading before the regular session. Availability depends on your broker. |
| Regular session | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | The main NYSE and Nasdaq trading session. |
| After-hours trading | Usually 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Extended trading after the regular session. Liquidity and execution can vary. |
The NYSE lists 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time as its core trading session. Some NYSE markets also support earlier and later sessions.
Is the Stock Market Open Today?
No. Sunday, September 20, 2026, is not a regular U.S. stock market trading day.
The next regular session is:
- Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
- Opening time: 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
- Closing time: 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
U.S. Stock Market Hours by Time Zone
| Time zone | Regular market hours |
|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Do Markets Trade on Holidays?
The NYSE and Nasdaq close for major U.S. holidays, including:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Some sessions close early, often at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This commonly applies to the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve when those dates fall on trading days.
Are Other Trading Markets Open 24 Hours?
"Trading market" can refer to several different markets:
- U.S. stocks: Regular trading hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
- Forex: Trading generally runs from Sunday evening through Friday evening, with a weekly weekend closure.
- Futures: Many futures contracts trade nearly 24 hours on weekdays, but schedules vary by contract and exchange.
- Cryptocurrency: Crypto markets generally trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Options: Most U.S. equity options trade during regular stock market hours, although selected products have extended sessions.
Check the relevant exchange and your broker before placing an order. Pre-market, after-hours, futures and options schedules can differ.