U.S. stock markets will remain open on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, but bond markets and most bank branches will close for the federal holiday honoring military veterans.
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will operate on their regular schedules, with trading beginning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time and ending at 4 p.m. Other financial markets will follow different schedules.
For investors, the biggest distinction is between stocks and bonds. While equities will trade normally, the U.S. bond market will observe a full-day closure under recommendations from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Reduced activity in fixed-income markets could affect liquidity and trading conditions.
Are futures and cryptocurrency markets open?
Futures markets operated by CME Group, including contracts tied to stock indexes, commodities and interest rates, will generally remain active Wednesday. Trading schedules vary by contract, however, and investors should check individual exchange calendars for holiday-related adjustments.
Cryptocurrency trading will continue uninterrupted by the federal holiday. Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital assets trade around the clock, including weekends and holidays, although individual platforms may have maintenance periods.
Are banks open on Veterans Day?
Most U.S. bank branches will be closed Wednesday, although some locations may operate on modified schedules.
The Federal Reserve will observe the holiday, meaning certain transactions, including standard ACH transfers and wire payments processed through Federal Reserve systems, may be delayed until Thursday.
Online banking, mobile banking and ATMs will generally remain available. Some instant-payment services will also continue operating.
When is the next stock market holiday?
Regular bond market operations and Federal Reserve payment processing will resume Thursday, Nov. 12.
The next scheduled U.S. stock market holiday is Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, when the NYSE and Nasdaq will be closed. Both exchanges will reopen Friday, Nov. 27, for a shortened session ending at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.
For investors, Veterans Day presents an unusual trading environment in which stocks and many futures contracts remain active while the bond market and much of the banking system take a holiday.
Veterans Day trading hours at a glance
