Is the Stock Market Open on New Year’s Eve 2026? Bond Market Hours
December 31
Is the Stock Market Open on New Year’s Eve 2026? Bond Market Hours
US Bond Market (SIFMA) close early at 2:00 pm local on Thursday, for New Year's Eve (Early Close).
- Next holiday
- New Year's Day, January 1, 2027
- Regular hours
- 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET
Full schedule and background: Bond Market Holidays.
Updated
The US bond market closes early on Thursday, December 31, 2026, New Year’s Eve, with trading recommended to stop at 2:00 pm Eastern Time (7:00 pm in London). This early close is recommended by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), the trade group that sets a standard holiday and early-close schedule for the US fixed income market covering Treasuries, corporate bonds and municipal bonds. The stock market itself, the NYSE and Nasdaq, is not affected and trades a full regular session. For the full run of dates, see the Bond Market Holidays calendar.
Orders placed on bonds after 2:00 pm ET on December 31 typically queue for settlement processing on the next business day, January 1, 2027, which is itself a public holiday, so the first full bond trading day of 2027 is Monday, January 4, 2027 (assuming no observed holiday shift applies).
Which markets are closed on New Year’s Eve 2026?
| Market | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US Bond Market (SIFMA recommendation) | Early close, 2:00 pm ET | Covers Treasuries, agency debt, corporate and municipal bonds |
| NYSE and Nasdaq (equities) | Open (regular hours) | Full session, no early close scheduled |
| CME futures and options | Open, may shorten trading hours | Check CME holiday calendar for exact times |
| US equity options | Open (regular hours) | Follows equity market hours |
| London Stock Exchange (LSE) | Open (regular hours) | UK markets close for New Year’s Day, not New Year’s Eve |
| Euronext | Open (regular hours) | No scheduled early close for December 31 |
| Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) | Closed | Japan observes year-end market holidays through early January |
Is the market open the day before and after?
The trading day before, Wednesday, December 30, 2026, is a normal full session across bond and equity markets. On the day itself, Thursday, December 31, 2026, SIFMA recommends bond desks close at 2:00 pm ET rather than the usual 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET session, while stocks trade their normal hours. The following day, Friday, January 1, 2027, is New Year’s Day, a full holiday closure for both bond and equity markets, so the next full trading session across all US markets is Monday, January 4, 2027.
Why do markets close for New Year’s Eve?
The early close on New Year’s Eve is a long-standing convention rather than a formal exchange holiday. It reflects thin trading volumes as institutional desks wind down positions and staff before the new year, and it gives back-office and settlement teams extra time to finalise year-end books, reconciliations and reporting before markets reopen in January. SIFMA has recommended this shortened session for the bond market for many years, and it typically pairs the early close with the day after Thanksgiving as the two standard shortened sessions each year.
What It Means for Your Money
If you hold bond funds or place a bond trade after 2:00 pm ET on December 31, your order generally queues for the next available session rather than executing immediately, which can affect settlement timing (often referred to as T+1, meaning trades settle one business day later). Equity trades are unaffected since stocks trade a normal session. If you receive interest payments or have bond maturities dated around year-end, check with your broker as processing may be delayed by the holiday closure on January 1. Bank transfers and payroll runs scheduled for December 31 or January 1 may also be delayed a day if they rely on the same clearing systems used by bond settlement. Cryptocurrency markets are unaffected, since they trade 24/7 regardless of traditional market hours.
Remaining Bond Market Holidays in 2026
- New Year’s Eve (Early Close), Thursday, December 31, 2026, 2:00 pm ET
The next full bond market holiday closure after this date is New Year’s Day, January 1, 2027. See the complete list at Bond Market Holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the stock market open on New Year’s Eve 2026?
Yes. The NYSE and Nasdaq trade a full regular session on Thursday, December 31, 2026. Only the bond market observes an early close that day.
Is the bond market open on New Year’s Eve 2026?
Yes, but SIFMA recommends an early close at 2:00 pm Eastern Time rather than the usual 5:00 pm close.
What time does the bond market close on December 31, 2026?
SIFMA’s recommended close time is 2:00 pm ET, which is 7:00 pm in London.
When is the next market holiday after New Year’s Eve 2026?
The next holiday is New Year’s Day on January 1, 2027, when both bond and equity markets are closed.
Are banks open on New Year’s Eve 2026?
Most US banks remain open for regular business on December 31, though some may close early; the following day, January 1, is a federal holiday and banks are closed.