Quick facts:
- The stock market is closed on Labor Day, which this year falls on Monday, September 1st.
- The bond market is also closed on Labor Day, but cryptocurrency will remain tradable.
- Labor Day is one of 10 annual stock market holidays. There are also three stock market half days each year.
What we call the stock market in the United States is actually two different stock exchanges: the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq. Luckily for American investors, both exchanges keep the same hours and observe the same holidays and half days.
Typically, the stock market is open for trading every Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, although it closes in observance of 10 different stock market holidays each year.
Is the stock market open on Labor Day (September 1st, 2025)?
The stock market will be closed on Monday, September 1st, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
This means that investors should plan to execute any important trades before the 4:00 p.m. closing bell on Friday, August 29th, or plan to delay them until after the 9:30 a.m. opening bell on Tuesday, September 2nd.
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That being said, many brokerages allow for extended-hours trading, meaning some investors may be able to make trades until 8:00 p.m. on Friday the 29th or begin trading again starting at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday the 2nd.
Here’s a full list of all of the remaining stock market holidays and half days in 2025:
Remaining stock market holidays and half days 2025
| Holiday | 2025 Observance | Stock market hours |
|---|---|---|
|
Labor Day |
Monday, Sep. 1 |
Closed |
|
Thanksgiving Day |
Thursday, Nov. 27 |
Closed |
|
Day After Thanksgiving |
Friday, Nov. 28 |
9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. |
|
Christmas Eve |
Wednesday, Dec. 24 |
9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. |
|
Christmas |
Thursday, Dec. 25 |
Closed |
Is the bond market open on Labor Day 2025?
The bond market, like the stock market, is closed on Monday, February 1st, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
Can I trade crypto on Labor Day 2025?
Crypto assets like Bitcoin and Solana trade 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so investors will be able to buy and sell cryptocurrencies on Labor Day without interruption, even though it is a stock market holiday.
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Extended-hours trading at popular brokerages
| Brokerage | Accepts pre-market orders | Accepts after-hours orders | 24-hour trading? | Order types accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fidelity |
7:00 – 9:28 a.m. |
4:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
No |
Limit only |
|
Schwab |
7:00 – 9:25 a.m. |
4:05 – 8:00 p.m. |
Yes; only 800 stocks & ETFs available |
Limit only |
|
E*Trade |
7:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m |
Yes |
Limit only |
|
Robinhood |
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Yes; only some popular stocks and ETFs available |
Limit only |
|
WeBull |
4:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
4:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Yes; only some popular stocks and ETFs available |
Limit only |
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