How Many Trading Days in a Year?
Calculate the number of stock market trading days for any year. The NYSE and NASDAQ typically have approximately 252 trading days per year.
Quick Answer: 2026 has 252 trading days
Result
Breakdown for 2026
| Total weekdays | 261 |
|---|---|
| Market holidays (on weekdays) | − 9 |
| Trading days | 252 |
NYSE Market Holidays in 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1 | Thursday |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan 19 | Monday |
| Presidents' Day | Feb 16 | Monday |
| Good Friday | Apr 3 | Friday |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | Monday |
| Juneteenth | Jun 19 | Friday |
| Independence Day | Jul 4 | Saturday (weekend) |
| Labor Day | Sep 7 | Monday |
| Thanksgiving | Nov 26 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25 | Friday |
Key difference from federal holidays: The NYSE does NOT close for Columbus Day or Veterans Day, but DOES close for Good Friday.
Early Close Days in 2026 (1:00 PM ET)
On these days, the NYSE typically closes at 1:00 PM ET instead of the regular 4:00 PM ET:
| Day | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| Day before Independence Day (Jul 3) | Jul 3 | Friday |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Nov 27 | Friday |
| Christmas Eve (Dec 24) | Dec 24 | Thursday |
Trading Days by Year (2024–2030)
| Year | Weekdays | Market Holidays | Trading Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 262 | 10 | 252 |
| 2025 | 261 | 10 | 251 |
| 2026 | 261 | 9 | 252 |
| 2027 | 261 | 7 | 254 |
| 2028 | 260 | 9 | 251 |
| 2029 | 261 | 10 | 251 |
| 2030 | 261 | 10 | 251 |
NYSE Holidays vs Federal Holidays
The stock market holiday schedule differs from the federal government schedule:
| Holiday | NYSE Closed? | Federal Holiday? |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Yes | Yes |
| MLK Jr. Day | Yes | Yes |
| Presidents' Day | Yes | Yes |
| Good Friday | Yes | No |
| Memorial Day | Yes | Yes |
| Juneteenth | Yes | Yes |
| Independence Day | Yes | Yes |
| Labor Day | Yes | Yes |
| Columbus Day | No | Yes |
| Veterans Day | No | Yes |
| Thanksgiving | Yes | Yes |
| Christmas Day | Yes | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trading days are in 2026?
The NYSE and NASDAQ have 252 trading days in 2026. This is calculated from 261 weekdays minus 9 market holidays that fall on weekdays.
What holidays is the stock market closed?
The NYSE observes 10 holidays: New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Note that the NYSE does NOT close for Columbus Day or Veterans Day (unlike federal offices).
How many trading days are in a month?
On average, there are about 21 trading days per month (252 / 12). The actual number varies from 19 to 23 depending on the month, weekday distribution, and market holidays.
Can you trade stocks on weekends?
The NYSE and NASDAQ are closed on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). However, some brokerages offer extended-hours and weekend trading for certain securities. Cryptocurrency markets trade 24/7 including weekends.
Trading day calculations are based on the standard NYSE/NASDAQ holiday schedule. Special closures (e.g., national mourning, emergencies) are not included.
