Veterans Day 2026 guide
Is the Stock Market Open on Veterans Day 2026?
Veterans Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Veterans Day honors people who served in the U.S. armed forces and is observed as a federal holiday each year on November 11.
Quick Answer
The U.S. stock market schedule does not always match federal or bank holidays. Veterans Day is a federal holiday, but investors should check the official NYSE and Nasdaq holiday calendars before assuming the market is closed.
- Reviewed:
- July 19, 2026
- Reviewed by:
- DayTodayUSA Editorial Team
- Official sources:
- NYSE, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve
National schedule guidance only; local and product-specific details may vary.
Stock Market Veterans Day 2026 Status
Veterans Day is not necessarily an NYSE or Nasdaq closure just because it is a federal holiday. Official exchange calendars should control the answer. Check them again close to the date, along with any brokerage notice affecting the product or session you plan to trade.
Federal Holiday vs Market Holiday
Federal holidays govern federal offices and influence USPS and banking schedules. Stock exchanges publish separate market-holiday calendars. Bond-market recommendations, futures exchanges, options products, and international markets can also differ from the NYSE and Nasdaq stock schedule.
Banks, Bond Markets, and Settlement Timing
It is possible for bank branches or payment systems to observe a holiday while U.S. stock exchanges hold a regular session. Bond-market hours can differ too. Bank availability may affect transfers, deposits, and settlement-related timing even if stock trading is available.
What Investors Should Check
Confirm the NYSE and Nasdaq calendars, your broker’s hours, and the schedule for the exact security or market involved. Also review order cutoffs, funding availability, settlement dates, and early-close notices. This page provides schedule guidance, not investment advice.
Schedule note
Local details can vary
Holiday schedules can change, and local facilities, individual institutions, carriers, brokers, and financial products may follow different rules. Check the relevant official schedule before making time-sensitive plans.
Related Holiday Pages
Compare Veterans Day schedules and existing daily status guides.
Is the stock market open today?
Check today’s general market status.
Banks on Veterans Day
Review branch and payment timing.
Is today a federal holiday?
Check today’s federal status.
Federal holidays 2026
See the full federal calendar.
Sources
Official calendars are the best source for final schedule decisions: