Christmas in Central Park
Christmas in Central Park
The countdown to Christmas Day is over! Now that the holiday is here, many people will celebrate by spending time with friends and family, giving gifts and eating festive food.
As a national holiday, some stores and services won’t be open on Christmas. Is the stock market open on Christmas? Here’s what to know about the New York Stock Exchange Christmas Day hours.
Is the stock market open on Christmas Day? New York Stock Exchange hours
Christmas Day is a federal holiday, and both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market will be closed.
Here are the NYSE holiday hours for the rest of the year. Nasdaq follows the same hours:
- Christmas Day: Closed (the exchange closed at 1 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025)
Both markets will also be closed on New Year’s Day.
When is Christmas Day 2025?
Christmas falls on Dec. 25 every year.
Who gets the day off work on Christmas?
Christmas Day is listed as one of 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Most federal workers and private sector workers are entitled to paid holiday time off.
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