NYSE and Nasdaq · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Is the stock market open on Election Day 2026?
Yes. The stock market is open on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Details
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not a market holiday: it isn't on the NYSE or Nasdaq holiday calendars, so stocks trade a full day.
Confirmed by NYSE. Source
Common questions
What day is Election Day in 2026?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Is Election Day a federal holiday?
No. Election Day isn't a federal holiday, so federal offices, the post office and most banks keep their usual schedule.
When is the stock market next closed after Election Day?
The stock market is next closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Stock market on other holidays
Full scheduleVeterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026OpenThanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2026ClosedBlack Friday
Friday, November 27, 2026LimitedChristmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2026LimitedChristmas
Friday, December 25, 2026ClosedNew Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026OpenNew Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027ClosedMLK Day
Monday, January 18, 2027ClosedPresidents Day
Monday, February 15, 2027ClosedGood Friday
Friday, March 26, 2027Closed
Wednesday, November 11, 2026OpenThanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2026ClosedBlack Friday
Friday, November 27, 2026LimitedChristmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2026LimitedChristmas
Friday, December 25, 2026ClosedNew Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026OpenNew Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027ClosedMLK Day
Monday, January 18, 2027ClosedPresidents Day
Monday, February 15, 2027ClosedGood Friday
Friday, March 26, 2027Closed
Also on Election Day
Post office
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not a postal holiday (it isn't on USPS's 2026 list): Post Offices are open and…OpenUPS
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not on UPS's 2026 holiday schedule: normal pickup and delivery.OpenFedEx
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not on FedEx's 2026 holiday service schedule: normal pickup and delivery.OpenBanks
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not a Federal Reserve holiday: the Fed is open, so banks are generally open.OpenBond market
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not on SIFMA's holiday schedule: no full or early close is recommended, so bon…OpenFederal offices
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not a federal holiday; a regular workday for federal offices.Open
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not a postal holiday (it isn't on USPS's 2026 list): Post Offices are open and…OpenUPS
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not on UPS's 2026 holiday schedule: normal pickup and delivery.OpenFedEx
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not on FedEx's 2026 holiday service schedule: normal pickup and delivery.OpenBanks
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not a Federal Reserve holiday: the Fed is open, so banks are generally open.OpenBond market
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not on SIFMA's holiday schedule: no full or early close is recommended, so bon…OpenFederal offices
Election Day (Tue., Nov. 3) is not a federal holiday; a regular workday for federal offices.Open
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