NYSE to Open Veterans Day, Bond Market Closed
U.S. stock exchanges stay open on Wednesday, Nov. 11, while the bond market observes the federal holiday.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Stock Markets
The New York Stock Exchange will be open during normal hours on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. The U.S. bond market will be closed that day and reopen Thursday, Nov. 12.
Why it matters
Federal, state, and local government offices, the post office, and banks will be closed for the federal holiday, while equity markets continue trading. Investors and traders relying on bond market activity will need to plan around the one-day closure.
The NYSE, Nasdaq, and over-the-counter markets will trade during normal hours on Wednesday, Nov. 11, while the U.S. bond market is closed. Early 1 p.m. ET closes are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Dec. 24.
The players
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
The NYSE is one of the largest stock exchanges in the world, headquartered in New York City and operating the primary U.S. market for listed equities.
The details
The NYSE American Equities, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE National, and NYSE Texas late trading sessions will also run during normal hours. Several international exchanges, including the London Stock Exchange, EuroNext, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, will be open for normal trading hours that day.
Timeline
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026: Veterans Day; NYSE, Nasdaq, and OTC markets open; bond market closed.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026: U.S. bond market reopens.
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026: Markets closed for Thanksgiving.
Friday, Nov. 27, 2026: Markets close at 1 p.m. ET.
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026: Markets close at 1 p.m. ET for Christmas Eve.
Market Dynamics
Veterans Day is a federal holiday on which government offices and banks close, but equity exchanges have historically stayed open while the bond market observes the closure. This schedule keeps U.S. stock trading running through a federal observance that shuts most other financial operations.
Investors who plan trades around the holiday should note that stock markets remain open on Nov. 11 while the bond market is closed, delaying bond settlements until Nov. 12. Early closes on Nov. 27 and Dec. 24 may affect end-of-week and holiday-season trading plans.
The takeaway
Stock investors have a full trading day on Veterans Day, but anyone waiting on a bond trade or a bank transfer will have to wait until Thursday, Nov. 12. Checking the holiday schedule before placing time-sensitive trades can prevent delays.
What happens next
The NYSE will close for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, and close early at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Dec. 24.
Further reading
For more on how holiday schedules affect trading, see Stock Markets.
