Stock Market Memorial Day Hours: Open or Closed? Key Trading Info

Author: Işıl Şahin

Memorial Day Stock Market Closure: Trading Hours and What’s Open

As millions travel for Memorial Day weekend, investors need to know that the NYSE and Nasdaq will be closed on Monday, May 25. The bond market and over-the-counter markets will also shut down. However, international markets including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Euronext Paris remain open.

Banks, Post Offices, and Carriers

Major banks like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase will be closed. Postal services are suspended. FedEx and UPS will only offer limited critical delivery services, with most operations halted.

Market Performance Around Memorial Day

The “sell in May” strategy suggests summer months bring lower returns. Over the past 20 years, the S&P 500 averaged a 0.5% gain in May, climbing to 1.5% in the last decade. June returns vary, while July shines with an average 3.4% gain over 10 years. September remains the worst month, with an average 1.3% drop.

What Memorial Day Honors

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, pays tribute to fallen U.S. military personnel. Originally called Decoration Day in 1868, it became a federal holiday in 1971. Similar remembrance days are observed worldwide, such as Anzac Day in Australia and Remembrance Sunday in the UK.

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