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If you’re scheduling trades or planning financial business this week, note that U.S. national stock exchanges will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026. Several other markets follow different timetables — some close early on Friday, others remain open — so the operational details matter for investors and businesses alike.
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The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed on Memorial Day and resume normal trading the following day. Both exchanges will operate regular hours on the last trading day before the holiday.
Extended and regional sessions tied to the NYSE — including NYSE American Equities, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE National and NYSE Texas — will also run their usual schedules before shutting for the holiday on Monday.
- NYSE & Nasdaq: closed Monday, May 25; reopen Tuesday at the usual morning open (9:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. CT).
- Late/alternative NYSE sessions: normal hours on the prior business day, closed Monday.
Fixed income and OTC trading
The U.S. bond market follows a slightly different rhythm. According to industry guidance, trading will finish early on the business day before the holiday, and the market will be closed on Memorial Day.
Over-the-counter (OTC) trading — transactions carried out off exchange — will also be suspended on Monday.
- Bond market: early close on the last business day before Memorial Day; closed on Monday, then back to normal the next trading day.
- OTC trading: closed Monday, May 25.
How global markets handle the day
International exchanges take a variety of approaches. The London Stock Exchange observes Spring Bank Holiday on May 25 and will be closed, though some post-trade reporting remains active. Most Euronext venues will trade normally, except for Oslo, which observes the holiday. Major Asian markets such as Hong Kong and Tokyo will maintain regular schedules on Monday.
| Market | Status for Monday, May 25 | Notes about the prior business day |
|---|---|---|
| NYSE & Nasdaq | Closed | Regular trading on prior business day |
| U.S. bond market | Closed | Early close on the prior business day (mid-afternoon) |
| OTC trading | Closed | No trading on the holiday |
| London Stock Exchange | Closed | Off-book reporting continues |
| Tokyo & Hong Kong | Open | Normal trading hours |
Memorial Day is one of the federal holidays when many government offices and courthouses close; it also coincides with Whit Monday in some countries, which affects local European trading calendars. For market participants, the practical consequence is simple: plan around reduced liquidity and altered settlement timelines on holiday weeks.
For precise trade cutoffs, settlement deadlines and any venue-specific rules, consult your broker or the exchange notices issued ahead of the holiday. Markets typically publish final schedules and early-close times in advance, and those notices are the authoritative source for time-sensitive operations.
