Is the Market Open Right Now?
Opens Fri 9:30 AM EST
Yes. The U.S. stock market is open today, Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. Regular trading hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
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Regular hours (EST)
- Pre-market4:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- Opening bell9:30 AM
- Closing bell4:00 PM
- After-hours4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Trading daysMonday – Friday
Next closures & early closes
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving · 1:00 PM
- Christmas Eve · 1:00 PM
- Christmas Day
The U.S. stock market is closed on the following holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday | Market |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Closed | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Closed | |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Closed | |
| Good Friday | Closed | |
| Memorial Day | Closed | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Closed | |
| Independence Day (observed) | Closed | |
| Labor Day | Closed | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Closes 1:00 PM | |
| Christmas Eve | Closes 1:00 PM | |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
Markets close early at 1:00 p.m. ET on the days marked above. If a holiday falls on a weekend, the market closes on the nearest weekday instead (Friday for Saturday holidays, Monday for Sunday holidays). See 2027 stock market holidays.
Frequently asked questions
Is the stock market open today?
Yes. The U.S. stock market is open today, Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.
Is the stock market open tomorrow?
Yes. The market is open tomorrow, Friday, November 13, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.
Can the stock market close unexpectedly?
Yes. The NYSE and Nasdaq have closed for severe weather (Hurricane Sandy in 2012), national days of mourning for former presidents, and the September 11 attacks. Unplanned closures are announced by the exchanges, usually the day before.
Stock market schedule includes the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq. IsTheMarketOpen.com is not affiliated with any public exchange.