US Stock Markets Open on Columbus Day While Bond Trading Halts
US equity markets will operate normally on Monday, October 12, 2026, despite the federal holiday. The bond market and Federal Reserve will remain closed. The next scheduled stock market closure is Thanksgiving on November 26.
Key points
- US stock exchanges, including NYSE and Nasdaq, will open at 9:30 a.m. ET on October 12.
- The US bond market will be closed for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day, per the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
- Columbus Day has been a federal holiday since 1892; Indigenous Peoples' Day was first proclaimed by President Biden in 2021.
- The next US stock market holiday closure is Thanksgiving on November 26, 2026.
Background
This follows the Labor Day closure on September 7, 2026. In October 2026, markets experienced volatility in tech and oil sectors, with Treasury yields hitting multi-decade highs before retreating. The current schedule confirms no further closures until late November.
Why it matters
Investors and traders need to know which markets are open to manage portfolios and execute trades. The divergence between equity and bond market closures affects liquidity and trading strategies for the day.
What to watch
Markets will continue operating normally until the Thanksgiving holiday on November 26, 2026. Investors should monitor regular trading hours and any adjustments to futures or cryptocurrency markets.
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