Yes. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are open on Columbus Day. On Monday, October 12, 2026, both trade their regular session, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern, with no early close. What changes is everything around the stock market: the bond market, banks and federal offices are closed.
What is open and closed on Columbus Day 2026
| Market or service | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| NYSE and Nasdaq (stocks, ETFs) | Open, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET |
| US bond market | Closed |
| Federal Reserve and most banks | Closed |
| Federal offices | Closed |
| Toronto Stock Exchange (Canadian Thanksgiving) | Closed |
Why the bond market closes but stocks do not
Stock exchanges set their own holiday calendars, and Columbus Day is not on them. The bond market follows an industry recommendation that treats the day as a holiday, and the Federal Reserve observes it as a federal holiday. The result is a split session: stocks trade, rates are quiet, and bond traders have to absorb the weekend's news in one session on Tuesday, October 13.
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| Date | Day | Stocks | Bonds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Open | Closed |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Thanksgiving | Closed | Closed |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Day after Thanksgiving | Open, early close 1 p.m. ET | Early close |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Open, early close 1 p.m. ET | Early close |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Closed | Closed |
What it means if you trade
Stocks and ETFs follow the normal schedule. Anything tied to bond pricing can see thinner liquidity, and news flow is often light on a federal holiday. If you rely on banks for transfers, expect them to resume on Tuesday. Confirm early-close times with the exchange before you plan an order.