Nasdaq to Ring Closing Bell at the Alamo on Eve of 190th Battle Anniversary

The iconic stock exchange will host its closing ceremony at the historic San Antonio landmark.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:08pm

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The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas will host the Nasdaq closing bell ceremony on Thursday, March 5, marking the first time the stock exchange will ring its bell live from Alamo Plaza. The event will take place on the eve of the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, which was fought on March 6, 1836. The public is invited to attend the ceremony, giving locals and visitors a chance to witness a piece of financial history unfold at one of Texas' most storied sites.

Why it matters

The Alamo is one of the most iconic and historically significant landmarks in Texas, and hosting the Nasdaq closing bell ceremony there will bring national attention to the site and the upcoming 190th anniversary of the famous battle. This event highlights the continued importance of the Alamo in Texas culture and heritage.

The details

Nasdaq, the world's first electronic stock market and currently the second-largest stock exchange by market capitalization, typically holds its weekday closing bell ceremony at its MarketSite in Times Square in New York City. However, several times each year, Nasdaq leaders travel across the country to host the ceremony at landmark locations, and they have chosen the Alamo for this special occasion.

  • The closing bell ceremony will take place from 2:45 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • The Battle of the Alamo was fought on March 6, 1836.

The players

The Alamo

One of the most iconic and historically significant landmarks in Texas, known for the famous 1836 battle that took place there.

Nasdaq

The world's first electronic stock market and currently the second-largest stock exchange by market capitalization.

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What’s next

The Alamo will host the public ceremony on March 5, 2026, the eve of the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo.

The takeaway

This event at the Alamo highlights the continued significance of the historic landmark in Texas culture and heritage, as well as Nasdaq's efforts to bring its iconic closing bell ceremony to important locations across the country.