US Stock Market to Close on May 26 for Memorial Day
- Memorial Day market closure affects all major US stock exchanges.
- Early close on preceding Friday, May 23.
- Limited market disruption expected during the three-day break.
The US stock market, including major exchanges like NYSE and Nasdaq, will be closed on May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day, marking a scheduled annual holiday.
As an annual holiday, this closure causes minimal disruption, allowing investors and traders to plan their activities around the three-day weekend.
US stock exchanges, including NYSE and Nasdaq, have confirmed a full market closure for Memorial Day on May 26, 2025. This is part of the regularly scheduled holiday calendar observed by financial markets each year.
According to the official holiday calendar, the closure spans all major US equity and options markets. SIFMA has announced an early close at 2:00 p.m. on May 23, 2025.
Market participants should expect no trading activity on the extended three-day weekend. Typically, such closures are planned in advance, minimizing any potential market volatility or disruption.
Financial markets consistently include Memorial Day in their holiday schedule, grouping it with other significant dates like Independence Day and Thanksgiving. As a result, market operations remain unaffected.
Traders and investors typically align their schedules according to this annual holiday. This ensures financial activities resume without disturbance when markets reopen.
The standardization of such holidays reflects the industry’s commitment to consistency and allows stakeholders to strategize their trading timelines efficiently. Historical trends affirm the low-impact nature of these market breaks.
“The US stock market will close on May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day as part of our standard holiday schedule.” – NYSE Holiday Calendar
