The NASDAQ stock exchange is open for trading from Monday through Friday, with the exception of certain holidays. The List of Holidays in Nasdaq is very short. The NASDAQ’s regular trading hours are from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
However, it’s important to note that the NASDAQ also has extended hours trading, which takes place before and after the regular trading hours. The pre-market session is from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM EST, and the after-hours session is from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST. During extended hours trading, only certain securities are eligible for trading, and the volume of trading is generally lower than during regular market hours.
It’s also worth noting that the NASDAQ is a global marketplace, with participants from around the world. As a result, it’s important to consider the time difference when trading on the NASDAQ from other parts of the world. For example, if you are trading from London, the NASDAQ’s regular trading hours will be from 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Also Check Trading Hours and Holidays of the NYSE
The NASDAQ stock exchange generally observes the same holidays as the NYSE, with some exceptions. The List of Holidays in nasdaq is as follows.
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
- Presidents’ Day (third Monday in February)
- Good Friday (Friday before Easter Sunday)
- Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (first Monday in September)
- Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
- Christmas Eve (December 24 – early closing at 1:00 PM EST)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
- New Year’s Eve (December 31 – early closing at 1:00 PM EST)
It’s important to note that the NASDAQ may also close early on other days, such as the day before or after a holiday, and the schedule may vary from year to year. It’s always a good idea to check the NASDAQ’s holiday schedule in advance if you are planning to trade on the exchange.
U.S. Stock Market Holidays in Nasdaq Hours in 2023
| Holiday | 2023 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 2, 2023 | Closed |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 16, 2023 | Closed |
| Presidents Day | February 20, 2023 | Closed |
| Good Friday | April 7, 2023 | Closed |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2023 | Closed |
| Juneteenth Holiday | June 19, 2023 | Closed |
| Early Close | July 3, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2023 | Closed |
| Labor Day | September 4, 2023 | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 23, 2023 | Closed |
| Early Close | November 24, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2023 | Closed |
| Nordic Exchange Holiday Schedule | ||
| Location | Equity / Equity Derivatives Holidays | Fixed Income Holidays |
| Copenhagen | Closed Apr 6, Apr 7, Apr 10, May 5, May 18, May 19, May 29, Jun 5, Dec 25, Dec 26 | Closed Apr 6, Apr 7, Apr 10, May 5, May 18, May 19, May 29, Jun 5, Dec 25, Dec 26 |
| Stockholm | Closed Jan 6, Apr 7, Apr 10, May 1, May 18, Jun 6, Jun 23, Dec 25, Dec 26 & Half trading day Jan 5, Apr 6, May 17, Nov 3 | Closed Jan 6, Apr 7, Apr 10, May 1, May 18, Jun 6, Jun 23, Dec 25, Dec 26 & Half trading day Jan 5, Apr 6, May 17, Jun 5, Jun 22, Nov 3 |
| Helsinki | Closed Jan 6, Apr 7, Apr 10, May 1, May 18, Jun 23, Dec 6, Dec 25, Dec 26 | Closed Jan 6, Apr 7, Apr 10, May 1, May 18, Jun 23, Dec 6, Dec 25, Dec 26 |
| Iceland | Closed Apr 6, Apr 7, Apr 10, Apr 20, May 1, May 18, May 29, Aug 7, Dec 25, Dec 26 | Closed Apr 6, Apr 7, Apr 10, Apr 20, May 1, May 18, May 29, Aug 7, Dec 25, Dec 26 |
| Norway | Closed Apr 6, Apr 7, Apr 10, May 1, May 17, May 18, May 29, Dec 25, Dec 26 & Half trading day Apr 5 | Closed Apr 6, Apr 7, Apr 10, May 1, May 17, May 18, May 29, Dec 25, Dec 26 & Half trading day Apr 5 |