Veterans Day falls on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. If you’re planning to make stock trades on the holiday, you might be wondering: Are the stock markets closed to observe Veterans Day? Here’s what you need to know.
Is the Stock Market Closed on Veterans Day?
No, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ remain open on Veterans Day. Both exchanges operate on their regular schedule, with no early closures or interruptions. Trading proceeds as usual, just like any other Tuesday.
Is the Bond Market Closed on Veterans Day?
Yes, the U.S. bond market is closed on Veterans Day. The bond market follows the holiday schedule recommended by SIFMA (Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association), which includes closures for holidays not observed by the stock market. As a result, the bond market will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.
U.S. Stock Market Holiday Schedule 2025
Both the NYSE and NASDAQ follow the same holiday closure schedule. Here are the 2025 stock market holidays:
- New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 20
- Washington’s Birthday – Monday, February 17
- Good Friday – Friday, April 18
- Memorial Day – Monday, May 26
- Juneteenth National Independence Day – Thursday, June 19
- Independence Day – Friday, July 4
- Labor Day – Monday, September 1
- Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27
- Black Friday – Friday, November 28 (closes early at 1 p.m. EST)
- Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25
Note: The stock market remains open on both Columbus Day and Veterans Day. Good Friday, while not a federal holiday, is still observed by the exchanges.
U.S. Bond Market Holiday Schedule 2025
The bond market follows the SIFMA holiday schedule, which includes additional closures. Here are the 2025 bond market holidays:
- New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 20
- Washington’s Birthday – Monday, February 17
- Good Friday – Friday, April 18
- Memorial Day – Monday, May 26
- Juneteenth National Independence Day – Thursday, June 19
- Independence Day – Friday, July 4 (early close at 2 p.m. EST on July 3)
- Labor Day – Monday, September 1
- Columbus Day – Monday, October 13
- Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11
- Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27
- Black Friday – Friday, November 28 (early close at 1 p.m. EST)
- Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25
As you can see, the bond market observes Columbus Day and Veterans Day, unlike the stock market. It also includes early closures around certain holidays.
While Veterans Day is a federal holiday, it doesn’t bring a full halt to financial markets. The stock market remains open, allowing investors to trade as usual, while the bond market observes the holiday with a full-day closure. Understanding these differences is key to planning trades and managing portfolios effectively. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, keeping tabs on market schedules ensures you’re never caught off guard.
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