U.S. Stock Markets Close Early July 3, Remain Shut July 4 for Independence Day

The U.S. stock markets will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the federal holiday, Independence Day. This closure is a standard practice for federal holidays, ensuring that market participants have the day off to celebrate. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq Stock Market will both be closed on this day. The markets will also close early on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, as a prelude to the holiday. This early closure allows traders and market participants to prepare for the holiday and ensures that the markets are not disrupted by the holiday festivities. The early closure on Thursday is a common practice before major holidays, providing a smooth transition into the holiday period. The markets will reopen on Monday, July 7, 2025, resuming normal trading hours. This closure and early closure are part of the regular holiday schedule for the U.S. stock markets, which are closed on all federal holidays. The early closure on Thursday is a standard practice for major holidays, allowing market participants to prepare for the holiday and ensuring that the markets are not disrupted by the holiday festivities. The markets will reopen on Monday, July 7, 2025, resuming normal trading hours. This closure and early closure are part of the regular holiday schedule for the U.S. stock markets, which are closed on all federal holidays.

Independence Day has been officially recognized as a federal holiday since 1870. The holiday impact begins earlier, with both the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange closing early at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 3rd. This early closure allows market participants to begin their holiday weekend preparations while ensuring orderly market operations. The U.S. bond market follows a similar schedule, closing early at 2 p.m. ET on July 3rd and remaining closed on July 4th. This coordinated closure across equity and bond markets ensures consistency in the financial system during the holiday period. Investors should plan their trading activities accordingly, as no regular market sessions will occur during this extended break.

After the July 4th closure, investors can expect regular trading hours throughout the summer months, with the next scheduled market closure not occurring until early September. Labor Day, falling on Monday, September 1st, will mark the next full trading day closure for U.S. stock markets. This provides a solid stretch of uninterrupted trading through the typically active summer months. Looking ahead to the remainder of 2025, the stock market will observe several additional federal holidays. Thanksgiving will close markets on Thursday, November 27th, followed by the final holiday closure of the year on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th.