Stock Market Hours for Fourth of July 2026: Early Closure?

The Fourth of July is nearly here—and since the holiday falls on a Saturday this year, traders may be looking forward to a long weekend. According to Barron's, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. Regular trading will resume on Monday, July 6, 2026.

Holiday Details

Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 each year, but when it falls on a Saturday, the markets close on the preceding Friday. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

Context

The Fourth of July is a major U.S. federal holiday, and financial markets are closed. For traders, this means a one-day pause in trading, with activity resuming at the start of the following week.

What This Means for Investors

Investors should plan ahead for any orders or trades they wish to execute before the holiday, as trading halts on Friday. Additionally, the holiday may lead to lower trading volumes in the days leading up to and following the closure.