Is the Stock Market Open on Christmas Eve 2026? Euronext Hours
December 24
Is the Stock Market Open on Christmas Eve 2026? Euronext Hours
Euronext (Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon) close early at 2:05 pm local on Thursday, for Christmas Eve (Half Trading Day).
- Next holiday
- Christmas Day, December 25, 2026
- Regular hours
- 9:00 am to 5:30 pm CET/CEST
Full schedule and background: Euronext Holidays.
Updated
Euronext markets in Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels and Lisbon operate a shortened session on Thursday, December 24, 2026, closing at 2:05 pm local time (CET) instead of the usual 5:30 pm close, ahead of the Christmas Eve holiday. Orders can still be placed and executed as normal during the shortened session, but anything submitted after 2:05 pm will queue for the next trading day. Settlement of trades follows the standard T+1 cycle from whichever day the trade actually executes. See the full schedule here: Euronext holiday calendar.
Which markets are closed on Christmas Eve 2026?
| Market | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Euronext (Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon) | Early close | Closes at 2:05 pm CET instead of 5:30 pm |
| Euronext derivatives | Early close | Shortened session mirrors the cash market close |
| Deutsche Bu00f6rse (Xetra) | Closed | Frankfurt observes a full closure on Christmas Eve, according to a market holidays summary published by EODHD |
| London Stock Exchange (LSE) | Early close | The LSE closes at 12:30 pm, per the EODHD holiday calendar |
| Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) | Open (regular hours) | Japan does not observe Christmas Eve as a special trading day |
| New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq | Open (regular hours) | US markets trade a full session on December 24, 2026, a Thursday, with an early close only on December 24 if it fell on Christmas Eve proper in the US calendar; check the NYSE holiday calendar for confirmation |
| Bonds (Euro area) | Early close | Fixed income desks typically shorten hours in line with the cash equity close |
Always check the exchange’s own calendar close to the date, since some venues confirm exact holiday hours only a few months in advance.
Is the market open the day before and after?
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 is a full regular trading day on Euronext, running the usual 9:00 am to 5:30 pm CET session. Thursday, December 24, 2026 is the shortened session described above, closing at 2:05 pm. Friday, December 25, 2026 is Christmas Day and Euronext is fully closed. The next full trading day is Monday, December 28, 2026, since December 26 and 27 fall on a weekend in most years but should be checked against the 2026 calendar; markets generally resume standard 9:00 am to 5:30 pm hours immediately after the holiday.
Why do markets close early on Christmas Eve?
Exchanges across Europe have long shortened trading on Christmas Eve because trading volumes drop sharply as staff, brokers and institutional desks wind down for the holiday period. Rather than force a full session with thin liquidity, Euronext and similar exchanges close early so that settlement and clearing staff can complete year-end processing before the Christmas break. The practice is consistent across most European markets, even though the exact closing time varies by exchange.
What It Means for Your Money
If you place a trade after 2:05 pm CET on December 24, it will not execute until the next open session, so do not assume a same-day fill if you submit an order late in the day. Settlement still follows the standard T+1 timetable, counted from the day the trade actually executes, which can push a Christmas Eve trade’s settlement into the following week once the Christmas closure is factored in. Anyone with options expiring around this date should check whether the shortened session affects the expiry cut-off time, since some contracts settle based on the closing auction. If you hold European shares that pay dividends, ex-dividend dates scheduled for December 24 or the days either side may be affected by the reduced session, so check with your broker. Bank transfers and payroll runs in eurozone countries are generally unaffected by the exchange’s early close, since retail banking hours are separate from stock exchange hours. Cryptocurrency markets are not affected at all, since they trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no holiday closures.
Remaining Euronext holidays in 2026
- Christmas Day, December 25, 2026: markets fully closed
- New Year’s Eve (Half Trading Day), December 31, 2026: early close at 2:05 pm local time
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Euronext market open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Yes, but only for a shortened session. Euronext markets in Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels and Lisbon close at 2:05 pm CET instead of the usual 5:30 pm.
What time does Euronext close on December 24, 2026?
Euronext closes at 2:05 pm local time (CET/CEST) on December 24, 2026, one hour earlier than a typical early-close session elsewhere in Europe.
Is the bond market open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Eurozone fixed income desks typically mirror the shortened equity session, though exact bond market hours are set by individual trading platforms and should be confirmed closer to the date.
When is the next Euronext holiday after Christmas Eve?
The next holiday is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026, when Euronext is fully closed.
Are banks open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Bank opening hours vary by country and institution across the eurozone, so check with your local bank, though most retail banks in France, Belgium and the Netherlands operate reduced or normal hours that are separate from exchange trading hours.