Quick answer: The U.S. stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. ET and closes at 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Premarket trading runs 4:00–9:30 a.m. ET; after-hours runs 4:00–8:00 p.m. ET. These hours apply to NYSE and Nasdaq listed stocks.
Last updated: June 5, 2026 · 8:00 a.m. ET
US Stock Market Hours — Full Schedule
| Session | Hours (ET) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premarket | 4:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Wider spreads, lower liquidity |
| Regular session | 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | NYSE + Nasdaq; primary session |
| After-hours | 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Lower liquidity; earnings often released here |
Same Hours, Different Time Zones
| Time Zone | Market Open | Market Close |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) — New York | 9:30 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| Central (CT) — Chicago | 8:30 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| Mountain (MT) — Denver | 7:30 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| Pacific (PT) — Los Angeles | 6:30 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| UTC (London) | 1:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| JST (Tokyo) | 10:30 p.m. | 5:00 a.m. (+1 day) |
Note: ET changes between EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving. The table above reflects current May–June 2026 EDT.
Holiday and Early-Close Exceptions
- Federal market holidays: NYSE and Nasdaq are fully closed. 10 holidays in 2026 — see Memorial Day 2026 full schedule for the complete list.
- Early close at 1:00 p.m. ET: Day after Thanksgiving (Nov 27, 2026) and Christmas Eve (Dec 24, 2026).
- Bond market differs: SIFMA recommends early closes (2:00 p.m. ET) on certain days when stock markets remain open all day.
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Premarket and After-Hours: What Changes
Extended-hours sessions run on electronic communication networks (ECNs), not the full exchange. Key differences from regular session: bid-ask spreads are wider, volume is lower, and price moves can be sharper and then reverse at the 9:30 open. Most retail brokers offer limited order types (typically limit orders only) during extended hours.
Common extended-hours drivers: earnings releases (usually after 4:00 p.m. or before 9:30 a.m.), economic data releases at 8:30 a.m. ET (CPI, jobs, GDP), Fed speeches, and major news outside regular hours.
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FAQ
What time does the NYSE open?
9:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET), Monday through Friday. Closed on 10 federal holidays per year.
Can I trade stocks after 4 p.m.?
Yes, through your broker’s after-hours session (4:00–8:00 p.m. ET). Liquidity is lower and spreads are wider than regular hours.
Is the market open today?
Check the NYSE holiday calendar at nyse.com/trade/hours-calendars. The next closure in 2026 is Juneteenth (June 19).
Sources
- NYSE — Hours & Calendars: nyse.com/trade/hours-calendars
- Nasdaq — Trading Hours: nasdaqtrader.com
- SIFMA — Holiday Schedule: sifma.org
Not financial advice. Written by Aybars Y. · EskiSignal Editorial · June 5, 2026
