Will the NYSE be open on MLK Day 2026?

No, the NYSE will be completely closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

When do U.S. stock markets reopen after MLK Day 2026?

U.S. stock markets will reopen and resume regular trading hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Are banks closed on MLK Day 2026?

Yes, most major U.S. banks will close their physical branches on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the federal holiday.

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MLK Day 2026: Markets Shut Down Jan. 19

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Summary

Stock markets, bond markets, and banks close on Jan. 19, 2026.
No pre-market or after-hours trading will occur on MLK Day.
Regular trading resumes Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

On Monday, January 19, 2026, U.S. financial markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, will observe a full closure in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This federal holiday ensures no trading, pre-market, or after-hours sessions will take place across Wall Street. The U.S. bond market will also cease operations for the day, impacting Treasury, corporate, and municipal debt trading.

Beyond financial markets, this nationwide pause extends to most U.S. banks, which will close their branches, and the United States Postal Service, which will suspend regular mail delivery. Government offices will also be shut. These closures can affect financial settlements, payroll timing, and delivery schedules, marking the first full market shutdown of the new calendar year.

Trading is scheduled to resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the regular time of 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors and businesses should plan accordingly for the holiday closure and the subsequent resumption of normal operations on January 20.