Holiday Market Buzz: Early Trading Closures for Christmas & New Year

U.S. stock and bond markets are closing early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and will be fully closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Here’s the detailed schedule in a quick-hit style:

1. Christmas Eve Early Close On December 24 (Tuesday), both the stock and bond markets shut down at 2 p.m. ET. If you have positions to adjust, lock them down before the short session ends.
2. Christmas Day Shutdown December 25 (Wednesday) is a full closure: no trading at all, no data feeds—time to unwind and enjoy the holiday. Markets reopen on Thursday, December 26, for regular hours.
3. New Year’s Eve Bond Close On December 31 (Tuesday), the bond market closes early at 2 p.m. ET again. Stocks typically trade a regular session that day, but check your broker for any last-minute updates.
4. New Year’s Day Break January 1 (Wednesday) is another full holiday; both stocks and bonds are off. Normal trading hours resume on January 2 (Thursday).
5. Looking Ahead to 2025 Mark your calendars: Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), and Monday, February 17 (Presidents Day) in 2025 will be market holidays as well.

Final Word Plan your trades and adjust positions for these short sessions and holiday closures, so you’re not caught off-guard. Happy holidays and profitable trading!