Is the Stock Market Open on Presidents’ Day 2027? NYSE and Nasdaq Hours
February 15, 2027
Is the Stock Market Open on Presidents’ Day 2027? NYSE and Nasdaq Hours
NYSE & Nasdaq are closed on Monday, for Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day).
- Bond market
- Closed
- Next holiday
- Good Friday, March 26, 2027
- Regular hours
- 9:30 am to 4:00 pm ET
Full schedule and background: Stock Market Holidays.
Updated
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed on Monday, February 15, 2027 for Washington’s Birthday, more commonly known as Presidents’ Day. This is one of the official holidays on the US exchange calendar, so no regular trading session takes place that day. Any orders placed over the weekend or on the holiday itself will simply queue and be processed when markets reopen on Tuesday, February 16, 2027. Settlement of trades is also paused for the day, which can push the final settlement date of a trade made the previous week back by one business day. For the complete list of upcoming closures and early closes, see the stock market holidays calendar.
Which markets are closed on Washington’s Birthday 2027?
Most US financial markets observe Presidents’ Day, though the exact rules vary by asset class. Here is how the major markets stand on February 15, 2027.
| Market | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NYSE and Nasdaq (equities) | Closed | No regular trading session; electronic orders queue for the next open |
| US bond market (SIFMA recommendation) | Closed | SIFMA recommends a full close for Treasury and other fixed income trading |
| CME futures and options | Closed or limited | Most CME Group products observe a full or partial holiday schedule; check the specific contract |
| US options markets | Closed | Follows the equity market holiday schedule |
| London Stock Exchange (LSE) | Open (regular hours) | Presidents’ Day is a US-only holiday; the LSE trades normally |
| Euronext | Open (regular hours) | Not observed in continental Europe |
| Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) | Open (regular hours) | Not a Japanese public holiday |
| Cryptocurrency markets | Open | Crypto trades 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with no holiday closures |
Is the market open the day before and after?
Friday, February 12, 2027 is a normal full trading day, with the NYSE and Nasdaq operating their regular hours of 9:30 am to 4:00 pm ET. There is no early close scheduled ahead of Presidents’ Day, unlike the shortened sessions seen before some other holidays such as the day after Thanksgiving. Markets then reopen as usual on Tuesday, February 16, 2027, with full regular hours resuming. Investors in London should note that while US markets are shut, UK and European exchanges trade on their normal Monday schedule, so market-moving news from Europe or Asia can still move prices even while Wall Street is closed. European traders watching US-listed stocks or ETFs that track American indices should expect thinner liquidity and wider spreads in related instruments during the closure.
Why do markets close for Washington’s Birthday?
Washington’s Birthday became a federal holiday in the late nineteenth century, originally marking the birthday of George Washington, the first US president. In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved the observance to the third Monday in February, which also led to the holiday becoming popularly known as Presidents’ Day, honouring all US presidents rather than Washington alone. US financial exchanges have long aligned their closures with federal holidays, partly because many bank and government offices are shut, reducing the practical need for trading infrastructure and settlement systems to operate. The NYSE has observed the holiday in some form since the nineteenth century, and it remains one of the fixed dates on the exchange’s annual holiday schedule alongside days such as Independence Day and Thanksgiving.
What It Means for Your Money
If you place a stock order on Presidents’ Day through a broker’s app or website, it will not execute until trading resumes on February 16, 2027. This applies to market orders, limit orders and most automated trading strategies tied to US equities. Settlement, the process by which cash and shares officially change hands, follows a T+1 cycle in the US, meaning a trade normally settles one business day after execution; the holiday simply removes a business day from the calendar, so trades from the preceding Friday settle on the Tuesday rather than the Monday. Dividend payments and options expiry dates scheduled for the holiday are typically shifted to the next business day by the relevant exchange or company. Bank transfers routed through systems that rely on Federal Reserve operations, including some wire transfers and ACH payments, may also be delayed, since the Federal Reserve itself observes the federal holiday schedule. Payroll deposits timed around the holiday can occasionally arrive a day later than usual for the same reason. Mortgage rates, savings account rates and pension valuations are not directly affected by the single day’s closure, though investors holding US equities or US-focused funds will simply see no price movement recorded for that day. Cryptocurrency markets, including bitcoin and ether, continue trading as normal throughout the holiday since they operate independently of traditional exchange hours.
Remaining NYSE/NASDAQ holidays in 2027
- Good Friday: March 26, 2027 (closed)
- Memorial Day: May 31, 2027 (closed)
- Juneteenth (observed): June 18, 2027 (closed)
- Independence Day (observed): July 5, 2027 (closed)
- Labor Day: September 6, 2027 (closed)
- Thanksgiving Day: November 25, 2027 (closed)
- Day after Thanksgiving: November 26, 2027 (early close at 1:00 pm ET)
- Christmas Day (observed): December 24, 2027 (closed)
The next scheduled closure after Presidents’ Day is Good Friday on March 26, 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the stock market open on Presidents’ Day 2027?
No, the NYSE and Nasdaq are both fully closed on Monday, February 15, 2027 in observance of Washington’s Birthday.
Is the bond market open on Presidents’ Day?
No, SIFMA recommends that the US bond market, including Treasury trading, also closes for the full day.
What time does the market close the day before Presidents’ Day?
There is no early close scheduled; Friday, February 12, 2027 trades a full regular session until 4:00 pm ET.
When is the next market holiday after Presidents’ Day 2027?
The next NYSE and Nasdaq holiday is Good Friday on March 26, 2027.
Are banks open on Presidents’ Day?
Most US banks follow the federal holiday schedule and are closed on Presidents’ Day, which is also why some wire transfers and ACH payments can be delayed by a day.