2026 Market Holiday Schedule Varies Across Regions

Understanding exchange closures is crucial for investors monitoring their portfolios

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The stock market operates on a fairly consistent schedule, generally open Monday through Friday, but a number of holidays throughout the year result in closures. This overview details the scheduled closures for major markets in 2026, including those in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Why it matters

Market closures can impact trading strategies and portfolio monitoring. Investors should be aware of these dates to avoid attempting transactions when markets are closed. Liquidity can also be affected in the days leading up to and following a holiday, potentially leading to wider bid-ask spreads.

The details

US markets, encompassing the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, observe a significant number of holidays in 2026, including traditional federal holidays like New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Washington's Birthday. The US also recognizes Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Thanksgiving and the day after are also market holidays, with the latter often closing early. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day complete the list of scheduled closures. Euronext markets - including Paris, Brussels, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Dublin, and Milan - follow a more consolidated holiday schedule, closing for New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE), and the Bourse canadienne des valeurs mobilières will also be closed on specific dates, expected to align closely with US federal holidays and include regional observances like Remembrance Day.

  • The US markets will be closed on January 1, 2026 (New Year's Day).
  • The US markets will be closed on January 19, 2026 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day).
  • The US markets will be closed on February 16, 2026 (Washington's Birthday).
  • The Euronext markets will be closed on April 3, 2026 (Good Friday) and April 6, 2026 (Easter Monday).
  • The Canadian markets will be closed on November 11, 2026 (Remembrance Day).

The players

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

A major stock exchange located in New York City and one of the largest stock exchanges in the world.

Nasdaq

An American stock exchange based in New York City, known for trading in technology stocks.

Euronext

A pan-European stock exchange, operating exchanges in Paris, Brussels, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Dublin, and Milan.

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)

The largest stock exchange in Canada and the third-largest in North America.

Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE)

A stock exchange based in Canada that focuses on emerging companies.

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What’s next

Investors should double-check the specific exchange's holiday calendar, as variations can occur. Many brokerage platforms provide a built-in calendar feature.

The takeaway

Understanding the varying market holiday schedules across different regions is crucial for investors to effectively manage their trading strategies and portfolio monitoring, as market closures can impact liquidity and trading opportunities.