NYSE and Nasdaq · Labor Day
Is the Stock Market Open on Labor Day?
No. The stock market is closed on Labor Day, the first Monday in September. It closes the summer season the way Memorial Day opens it, with a three-day weekend and a Tuesday reopen at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Labor Day across US markets
Stocks, options, bonds, futures, forex
| Market | On Labor Day | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Closed | Closed all day |
| Options (Cboe, Nasdaq, NYSE Arca) | Closed | Closed all day |
| Bonds (US Treasuries, SIFMA) | Closed (SIFMA full close). | |
| Futures (CME Globex) | CME Globex trades a reduced holiday schedule on the Monday; see the CME calendar. | |
| Forex | Open. Forex has no other holidays; expect thin liquidity around US holidays. | |
What traders should know about Labor Day
Labor Day is a full-day closure for the NYSE, Nasdaq, the options exchanges and the bond market. The Friday before is a complete trading day with no early close, even though many traders leave early.
The Tuesday after Labor Day traditionally marks the return of full volume to US markets, and September is historically one of the more volatile months of the year, so the first full week after the holiday often sets the tone for the autumn.
Because it is a federal holiday, banks and the Federal Reserve are closed on the Monday, which pushes settlement of Friday's trades to Tuesday.
Labor Day questions
Is the stock market open the Friday before Labor Day?
Yes, it is a normal session from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET with no early close.
When is Labor Day in 2026, 2027 and 2028?
September 7, 2026; September 6, 2027; and September 4, 2028.
Is the bond market open on Labor Day?
No. SIFMA recommends a full close.