Independence Day falls on Thursday, July 4, 2019. As a federal holiday, many Americans get a day off, and numerous offices, businesses, and agencies close. However, not everything closes for the Fourth of July. As a result, figuring out what will or will not be open can be a bit of a challenge. If you are wondering if the stock market is open on July 4th, here is what you need to know.

Is the Stock Market Open on July 4th?

While the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq typically open on Thursdays, they both close on July 4. Additionally, both of them close earlier on the day before Independence Day, July 3. On Friday, July 5, the NYSE and Nasdaq resume their normal operating hours.

If you need to manage stock transactions before July 4, you can take care of them on Wednesday, July 3, before the 1:00 pm EDT early closing time. Otherwise, you will need to wait until the pre-opening session or core trading session on Friday, July 5, which start at 6:30 am and 9:30 am for the NYSE, respectively, and 4:00 am and 9:30 am, respectively, for the Nasdaq.

US Stock Market 2019 Holiday Schedule

The NYSE and Nasdaq holiday schedules align exactly, so they are both usually open and closed on the same days. The only exception is if one market experiences a technical issue that results in services not being available when the other does not. This could lead the NYSE to be open while the Nasdaq has to close, or vice versa.

Here is a look at the 2019 US Stock Market holiday schedule, including full closures and short-days:

New Year’s Day – NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Tuesday, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Monday, January 21,

Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day) – NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Monday, February 18

Good Friday – NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Friday, April 19

Memorial Day – NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Monday, May 27

Day Before Independence Day – NYSE and Nasdaq close early at 1:00 pm EDT on Wednesday, July 3

Independence Day – NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Thursday, July 4

Labor Day – NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Monday, September 2

Thanksgiving – NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Thursday, November 28

Day After Thanksgiving – NYSE and Nasdaq close early at 1:00 pm EDT on Friday, November 29

Christmas Eve – NYSE and Nasdaq close early at 1:00 pm EDT on Tuesday, December 24

Christmas Day – NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Wednesday, December 25

Most of the NYSE and Nasdaq holiday schedule aligns with federal holidays. However, the stock market is open on two holidays when the government closes: Columbus Day and Veterans Day.

Additionally, while Good Friday is not a federal holiday, the stock markets close to recognize it. Some of the short days are also not part of the federal holiday calendar.

SIFMA 2019 Holiday Schedule

The US bond markets also have a holiday schedule, though it doesn’t align perfectly with the NYSE and Nasdaq closures. Here is a look at the SIFMA holiday schedule for 2019:

New Year’s Day – SIFMA is closed on Tuesday, January 1,

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – SIFMA is closed on Monday, January 21

Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day) – SIFMA is closed on Monday, February 18

Day Before Good Friday – SIFMA closes early at 2:00 pm ET on Thursday, April 18

Good Friday – SIFMA is closed on Friday, April 19

Friday Before Memorial Day Weekend – SIFMA is closed on Friday, May 24

Memorial Day – SIFMA is closed on Monday, May 27

Day Before Independence Day – SIFMA closes early at 2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, July 3

Independence Day – SIFMA is closed on Thursday, July 4

Labor Day – SIFMA is closed on Monday, September 2

Columbus Day – SIFMA is closed on Monday, October 14

Veterans Day – SIFMA is closed on Monday, November 11

Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving – SIFMA is closed on

Day After Thanksgiving – SIFMA closes early at 2:00 pm ET on Friday, November 29

Christmas Eve – SIFMA closes early at 2:00 pm ET on Tuesday, December 24

Christmas Day – SIFMA is closed on Wednesday, December 25

New Year’s Eve – SIFMA closes early at 2:00 pm ET on Tuesday, December 31

Ultimately, the SIFMA closes more often than the NYSE and Nasdaq. Along with closing for Columbus Day and Veterans Day, there are additional early closures to contend with on occasion.

If you do need to handle bond-related transactions before July 4, you will need to complete them prior to 2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, July 3. Otherwise, you will need to wait until Friday, July 5.

Are International Stock Markets Open on July 4th?

International stock markets do not follow the same holiday schedule as the NYSE, Nasdaq, or SIFMA. Since the Fourth of July is a United States holiday, the international markets will be open on Independence Day.

There are a few instances where the NYSE, Nasdaq, SIFMA, and some international markets are closed at the same time. For example, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) doesn’t open on New Year’s Day, Good Friday, or Christmas, just like the US markets.

Additionally, there are days where the US stock market is open, but an international market is closed. The LSE closes for Easter Monday, while the NYSE, Nasdaq, and SIFMA are open.

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