Trading Hours: A Tale of Two Markets When it comes to trading on holidays, there is a common misconception that every financial market closes its doors at the same time.
While most stock exchanges follow a similar schedule, the bond market operates under its own rules, and cryptocurrencies are governed by a different set of regulations altogether.
The stock market will be closed on Monday, September 7th, to observe Labor Day, one of ten holidays in 2026 where trading hours come to a halt. However, what happens when these holidays fall on weekends or weekdays?