Extended-hours guide
U.S. Pre-Market Hours Today
Check whether U.S. pre-market trading is active and learn the standard 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM Eastern session hours.
The NYSE and Nasdaq regular trading session is open.
Next regular openingTue, Aug 25, 9:30 AM EDT
Standard U.S. stock market hours
Times use America/New_York, so daylight-saving changes are handled automatically. Extended-hours availability, order types, liquidity and execution depend on the broker.
2026 U.S. market holidays and early closes
New Year's DayClosed
Martin Luther King Jr. DayClosed
Washington's BirthdayClosed
Good FridayClosed
Memorial DayClosed
Juneteenth National Independence DayClosed
Independence Day (observed)Closed
Labor DayClosed
Thanksgiving DayClosed
Christmas DayClosed
Day after Thanksgiving1:00 PM ET close
Christmas Eve1:00 PM ET close
Frequently asked questions
What time does the U.S. stock market open?
The NYSE and Nasdaq regular session opens at 9:30 AM Eastern Time on trading days.
Does the U.S. market open on weekends?
No. Regular NYSE and Nasdaq trading is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Are pre-market and after-hours the same as regular trading?
No. Extended sessions can have lower liquidity, wider spreads and broker-specific rules.
Does this page adjust for daylight saving time?
Yes. Status calculations use the America/New_York time zone instead of a fixed UTC offset.