Does Wall Street Close For New Year's? These Are The 2023 Stock Market Holidays | IBD

TL;DR

Stock market holidays are days when the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and Bond markets are closed, with some early closings on certain days.

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Key Insights

• 😚 Stock market holidays are days when the major US stock and bond markets are closed for trading.
• 🎄 In 2023, stock market holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
• 🥳 Some holidays have early market closings, such as the day before Good Friday, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are stock market holidays?

Stock market holidays are weekdays when major stock and bond markets like the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and Bond markets are closed for trading.

Q: Which holidays are stock market holidays in 2023?

Some stock market holidays in 2023 include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Q: Do the stock and bond markets close early on some holidays?

Yes, on certain holidays like the day before Good Friday, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, the market may close early, with bond markets closing at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Q: Are weekends and holidays other than the recognized ones considered stock market holidays?

No, weekends and holidays like Valentine's Day, Earth Day, and Halloween are not considered stock market holidays.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Stock market holidays are days when the major stock and bond markets in the US are closed.

• In 2023, some stock market holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

• On certain holidays, the stock and bond markets may close early, such as the day before Good Friday, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve.