On Juneteenth (June 19), the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed in observance of the federal holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S. This closure will give many financial professionals a three-day weekend, as trading will resume on Monday, June 22. Other institutions, such as most banks and the U.S. Postal Service, will also be closed for the day, although ATMs, mobile banking, and online services remain available. Private delivery companies like UPS and FedEx typically continue operations. The next stock market closure will occur on July 3 in observance of Independence Day. U.S. equity markets observe a total of 10 holiday closures each year.

Are the stock market and Nasdaq open on Juneteenth?

Here’s what investors need to know.

Jun 19, 2026 2:03 AM EDT

By Dana Sullivan Kilroy

TheStreet Writer/Editor

Edited by Celine Provini

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Juneteenth has become a significant date on the American calendar, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and marking the nation’s newest federal holiday.

As Americans prepare for the holiday, investors may be wondering whether Wall Street will be operating on its normal schedule or taking a pause along with many government offices and banks.

The answer is that both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

The Nasdaq is also closed for the holiday, giving many financial professionals a three-day weekend.

Trading resumes on Monday, June 22.

What is closed on Juneteenth?

In addition to the stock market, several other institutions close for the holiday.

Most banks are closed because Juneteenth is recognized by the Federal Reserve as a banking holiday. While physical branches may be shuttered, customers can still access ATMs, mobile banking apps, and online banking services.

The U.S. Postal Service also suspends regular mail delivery, and post offices are closed for the day.

Federal government offices generally close as well.

Private delivery companies such as UPS and FedEx typically continue operating on normal schedules, although customers should check local service availability.

The stock market observes the federal holiday calendar.Alexey_Fedoren / Getty Images

When is the next stock market holiday?

After Juneteenth, the next scheduled market closure is Friday, July 3, when markets will observe Independence Day because July 4 falls on a Saturday this year. Both the NYSE and Nasdaq will be closed for the full day.

10 days the NYSE and Nasdaq close every year

According to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq holiday calendars, U.S. equity markets observe 10 full-day closures each year. The markets are closed on the following days:

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Washington’s Birthday (aka President’s Day)
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

If you’re looking to buy or sell stocks on Juneteenth, you’ll have to wait until markets reopen Monday morning, June 22, when the NYSE and Nasdaq will resume their regular trading hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.

About the authors

Dana Sullivan Kilroy

TheStreet Writer/Editor

Dana Sullivan Kilroy has been a journalist for more than 25 years. She covers retail, recalls and class action lawsuits, as well as Las Vegas travel for TheStreet. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Real Simple, Self, Outside, BabyCenter, Everyday Health, and WebMD. Dana holds a Master’s in Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Bachelor’s in English Literature from UCLA. She lives in Nevada.

Celine Provini

Celine is a writer and editor with over 20 years of experience and has covered diverse news, features, academic/research, and legal topics. At TheStreet.com, Celine is a senior editor with experience across retail, stocks, investing, personal finance, technology, the economy, and travel.

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