Today, Monday, February 16, 2026, the U.S. stock market is closed in observance of Presidents' Day. This closure applies to all major benchmarks, including the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq Composite.
Key Market Closure Details
- Exchanges: Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq are closed for the entire day.
- Other Markets: The U.S. bond market is also shut for the federal holiday.
- Banks & Government: Presidents' Day is a federal holiday, meaning most banks and government offices are closed.
- Resumption: Regular trading is scheduled to resume at 9:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Standard Trading Hours (Resuming Tomorrow)
When the market reopens tomorrow, it will follow its standard schedule:
| Session | Hours (Eastern Time) |
| Pre-Market Trading | 4:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
| Regular Trading Hours | 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| After-Hours Trading | 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Upcoming 2026 Market Holidays
Beyond today, the U.S. stock market will be closed on the following dates in 2026:
- Good Friday: April 3
- Memorial Day: May 25
- Juneteenth: June 19
- Independence Day (Observed): July 3
- Labor Day: September 7
- Thanksgiving Day: November 26
- Christmas Day: December 25
Note: During market closures, you can still place orders through your brokerage app, but they will not be processed or executed until the market reopens on the next trading session.
