US investors should note that Wall Street will stay fully open on December 31 2025, with no early closing session.
Dec 31, 2025 US Market Holiday
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will operate a normal trading day on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. Unlike some holidays that trigger a half‑day session, this date will have the usual full‑day hours.
When Is the Next US Market Holiday?
The first scheduled closure after Dec 31 is on Thursday, 1 January 2026, when the markets observe New Year’s Day.
Recent Market Close (30 Dec 2025)
On the last trading day before the holiday, major indices slipped slightly:
- Dow Jones Industrial Average: closed at 48,461.93, down 0.51%.
- S&P 500: closed at 6,905.74, down 0.35%.
- Nasdaq Composite: closed at 23,474.35, down 0.50%.
2026 US Market Holiday Calendar
- New Year’s Day – Thursday, 1 January 2026
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, 19 January 2026
- Washington’s Birthday – Monday, 16 February 2026
- Good Friday – Friday, 3 April 2026
- Memorial Day – Monday, 25 May 2026
- Juneteenth National Independence Day – Friday, 19 June 2026
- Independence Day (observed) – Monday, 3 July 2026
- Labor Day – Monday, 7 September 2026
- Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, 26 November 2026
- Christmas Day – Friday, 25 December 2026
Quick Takeaway
Because there is no early close on Dec 31 2025, traders can execute their usual strategies without schedule changes. Mark your calendars for the New Year’s Day shutdown and the full 2026 holiday list to avoid surprise gaps in liquidity.
Remember, this is perspective, not a prediction. Do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making any investment decisions.