US Stock Market Holidays in 2027: NYSE & NASDAQ full holiday list in IST
Key takeaways:
- 2027 NYSE calendar lists 10 full-day closures, beginning with New Year's Day on January 1 and ending with Christmas observed on December 24.
- Both exchanges generally follow the same US equity-market holiday schedule, including Good Friday on March 26, Memorial Day on May 31 and Labor Day on September 6.
- Juneteenth is observed on June 18, Independence Day on July 5, and Christmas on December 24 because their actual dates fall on weekends.
- NYSE closes at 1:00 PM ET on November 26, the day after Thanksgiving, equivalent to 11:30 PM IST.
- In India, regular US market hours are 7:00 PM to 1:30 AM IST during daylight saving time and 8:00 PM to 2:30 AM IST during standard time. Confirm Nasdaq's official 2027 calendar before trading.
One missed US market holiday can disrupt your trading plans, delay a portfolio adjustment or leave you unable to react to breaking company news.
In 2027, NYSE and Nasdaq holiday schedules will be essential for planning trades across time zones. This guide covers the holiday list for both exchanges, explains which dates are observed holidays, and converts regular trading hours and early market closures into IST, so you can plan ahead rather than discover a market closure when it matters most.
US stock market holidays in 2027: NYSE & Nasdaq full list
NYSE's published calendar identifies 10 full-day stock market closures in 2027. These dates follow the US equity market holiday schedule used by NYSE and Nasdaq. Both exchanges generally follow the same US equity-market holiday schedule.
** The market closes early at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Friday, November 26, 2027, the day after Thanksgiving. This is equivalent to 11:30 PM (IST) in India. Eligible options close at 1:15 PM ET, equivalent to 11:45 PM (IST) in India. Thanksgiving itself, November 25, is a full day market closure.
What does “Observed” mean in the US stock market holiday calendar?
An observed holiday is the weekday on which a holiday is recognised when its actual calendar date falls on a weekend. Stock exchanges generally close on the designated weekday instead of conducting a regular session.
Three 2027 dates show this:
- Juneteenth: The holiday falls on Saturday, June 19. The exchange holiday is observed on Friday, June 18.
- Independence Day: July 4 falls on Sunday. The market holiday is observed on Monday, July 5.
- Christmas Day: December 25 falls on Saturday. The market holiday is observed on Friday, December 24.
These observed dates appear in NYSE's official calendar. The weekend dates are not additional trading holidays because the regular stock market is already closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
US stock market timings in India: regular trading hours
The regular trading session for both NYSE and Nasdaq runs from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), Monday to Friday, except on market holidays and scheduled early-close days.
The pre-market and after-hours figures follow Nasdaq's published extended-hours schedule. Availability can vary by broker, exchange and security, so investors should check their trading platform's timings.
How does daylight saving time affect US market timings in IST?
Daylight saving time (DST) moves US clocks forward by one hour during part of the year. India does not change its clocks, so the difference between US Eastern Time and IST changes seasonally.
In 2027, US daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 14, and ends on Sunday, November 7.
For Indian investors, the regular market session generally follows these timings on trading days:
- January 1 to March 12: 8:00 PM–2:30 AM IST during US standard time.
- March 15 to November 5: 7:00 PM–1:30 AM IST during US daylight saving time.
- November 8 to December 31: 8:00 PM–2:30 AM IST after US standard time resumes.
These date ranges exclude weekends and full-day market holidays. The clock changes occur on Sundays, so the corresponding regular-session timings change from the next trading day.
US stock market early closure in 2027
A shortened trading day is different from a full-day market holiday. On an early-close day, trading ends before the usual 4:00 PM ET close.
NYSE has confirmed an early close at 1:00 PM ET on Friday, November 26, 2027, the day after Thanksgiving.
Indian time is 11:30 PM on November 26 because US daylight saving time ends earlier that month. Nasdaq's corresponding 2027 early-close schedule should be checked once its official calendar is published.
What should Indian investors know before trading US stocks?
Indian investors should check the holiday calendar before placing orders, adjusting portfolios or planning trades around earnings announcements. A full-day US market closure means regular equity trading will not take place during the corresponding evening session in India.
Extended-hours trading may offer opportunities to react to news outside regular market hours, but liquidity can be lower and prices can be more volatile. Broker availability and order rules also vary, so investors should confirm the details before placing orders.
It is also important to distinguish between a full-day closure and an early close. On November 26, 2027, NYSE is scheduled to close at 11:30 PM IST rather than its usual 2:30 AM IST close during US standard time.
Conclusion
NYSE has published its 2027 holiday calendar, while Nasdaq's official 2027 schedule remains to be confirmed. Both are expected to follow the standard US equity-market holiday pattern, including closures for New Year's Day, Good Friday, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
For Indian investors, keeping track of full-day holidays, observed dates, early closures and daylight saving changes can help with trade planning and portfolio management. Before acting on a holiday date, verify it against the relevant exchange's latest calendar, particularly where Nasdaq's provisional dates are concerned.
