As of Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the question many investors are asking — “is the stock market open today?” — has a clear answer: yes, the U.S. stock market is open for regular trading hours.
Even though today is Veterans Day, a federal holiday in the United States, both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq Stock Market are operating as usual. Trading will follow the standard schedule, meaning the market opens at 9:30 a.m. ET and closes at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Table of Contents
What Does “Open Today” Mean for Investors?
When the stock market is open, both individual and institutional investors can trade normally. Here’s what that means for today:
- NYSE and Nasdaq: Open during standard hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET).
- Pre-market session: 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET (for select securities).
- After-hours session: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET (for extended trading).
- Bond market: Closed or operating on a limited schedule in observance of Veterans Day.
- Banks and federal offices: Closed today, as Veterans Day is a recognized U.S. federal holiday.
While equities are trading normally, you may notice slightly lower trading volume. Many financial professionals take the day off or operate on a lighter schedule.
Why the Stock Market Is Open on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a federal holiday that honors the service and sacrifice of military veterans. However, unlike holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day, it is not a stock market holiday.
The U.S. stock exchanges — NYSE and Nasdaq — maintain a fixed holiday calendar that only includes a select few federal holidays when trading is closed. Veterans Day is not on that list, which is why the market remains open.
In contrast, the bond market typically observes Veterans Day, meaning trading in Treasuries and other fixed-income securities may be closed or limited today.
U.S. Stock Market Trading Calendar Overview
Here’s a quick look at the 2025 stock market holiday schedule for reference:
| Holiday | Date | Market Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, Jan 1 | Closed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 20 | Closed |
| Presidents Day | Monday, Feb 17 | Closed |
| Good Friday | Friday, Apr 18 | Closed |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 26 | Closed |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Thursday, Jun 19 | Closed |
| Independence Day | Friday, Jul 4 | Closed |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 1 | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 27 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, Dec 25 | Closed |
As seen above, Veterans Day (Nov. 11) is not included in the list of stock market holidays.
What’s Closed Today
While the stock market is open, several key services and sectors observe Veterans Day as a federal holiday:
- Federal government offices – Closed
- Banks and credit unions – Mostly closed (though ATMs and online banking are available)
- Post offices (USPS) – Closed; no regular mail delivery
- UPS and FedEx – Operating with limited services
This can cause minor delays in transactions, such as wire transfers or check deposits, even though the markets themselves are open.
Investor Insights for Today’s Trading Session
With markets open on a federal holiday, trading conditions may differ slightly from a normal weekday:
- Lower trading volume: Fewer institutional traders may result in lighter market activity.
- Potential for higher volatility: Low volume can sometimes lead to sharper intraday price swings.
- Normal settlement schedule: Trades made today will settle on their usual timeline (T+2 for most securities).
- Regular reporting: Market data, financial news updates, and closing bell summaries will follow the normal schedule.
Veterans Day often falls in a relatively quiet period for markets, between earnings season peaks and the Thanksgiving holiday. That means today’s trading may be steady, with limited major announcements expected.
Upcoming Market Closures to Note
Investors should keep an eye on the next upcoming market holiday: Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The stock market will be closed that day, and will close early (at 1:00 p.m. ET) on Friday, November 28, 2025, for the day after Thanksgiving.
Summary: Is the Stock Market Open Today?
To summarize the answer once again — yes, the stock market is open today, November 11, 2025.
- NYSE and Nasdaq are operating on normal trading hours.
- Bond markets may be closed or partially closed.
- Banks and government offices are closed due to the federal holiday.
If you plan to trade, you can do so as usual, but keep in mind that lighter participation may affect price movements.
The bottom line: The stock market is open today, giving investors a normal trading opportunity even as the nation honors its veterans. Stay alert to lower volume and maintain your trading strategies accordingly.
Bold Closing Line:
Have thoughts on how Veterans Day trading affects the markets? Share your insights below and stay tuned for more real-time market updates!
