NYSE and Nasdaq · Election Day
Is the Stock Market Open on Election Day?
Yes. The stock market is open on Election Day. The NYSE and Nasdaq trade a full 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET session on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, in midterm years and presidential years alike.
Election Day across US markets
Stocks, options, bonds, futures, forex
| Market | On Election Day | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Open | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, normal session |
| Options (Cboe, Nasdaq, NYSE Arca) | Open | 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET |
| Bonds (US Treasuries, SIFMA) | Open. SIFMA does not recommend any closure for Election Day. | |
| Futures (CME Globex) | Normal CME Globex schedule. | |
| Forex | Open. Forex has no other holidays; expect thin liquidity around US holidays. | |
What traders should know about Election Day
Election Day is not on the NYSE holiday calendar and has not been for decades. Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (the midterm elections) and Tuesday, November 7, 2028 (the presidential election) are both normal trading days, as is November 2, 2027.
What changes is the tone of the session. Polls close after the 4:00 p.m. ET closing bell, so the market reacts to results in the overnight futures session and at the next morning's open. Index futures on CME Globex trade through the night on their standard Sunday-to-Friday schedule.
The bond market and the options exchanges are open as well. There is no early close on Election Day or the day after.
Election Day questions
Is the stock market open on Election Day 2026?
Yes. Tuesday, November 3, 2026 is a full trading day.
Is the stock market open on Election Day 2028?
Yes. Tuesday, November 7, 2028 is a full trading day.
Does the market close early on Election Day?
No. It is a normal 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET session.