Is the Stock Market Open on Juneteenth? Holiday Trading Schedule 2026

💡 Stock markets are closed on Juneteenth, but some exchanges may have limited hours

The Federal Reserve delivered a hawkish surprise on Wednesday, signaling that interest rate cuts remain further away than markets had hoped. Fed Chair Jerome Powell told reporters that the central bank needs "greater confidence" that inflation is sustainably declining before it will consider easing policy.

The 10-year Treasury yield surged to 4.8% in the aftermath, its highest level since October 2023. $TLT fell sharply as bond traders repriced the timing of the first cut from March to June.

Federal Reserve Holiday Schedule

The Federal Reserve, like many US financial institutions, observes Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. As a result, the Fed is closed on June 19, 2026.

Stock Market Holiday Schedule

The stock market, however, is not entirely closed on Juneteenth. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ will be open for trading, but with limited hours. The NYSE will close at 1 pm ET, while the NASDAQ will close at 1 pm ET as well.

Options and Futures Exchanges

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) will also observe the holiday, but with reduced hours. The OCC will close at 12:30 pm ET, while the CME will close at 12:30 pm ET.

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