Stock Market Hours Guides
Simple, beginner-friendly guides about when the stock market is open, how trading hours work, and everything you need to know about market schedules.
What Time Does the Stock Market Open?
The US stock market opens at 9:30 AM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Learn about pre-market hours, time zone differences, and global market opening times.
Read guide →What Time Does the Stock Market Close?
The US stock market closes at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Learn about after-hours trading, early close days, and closing times across time zones.
Read guide →Stock Market Holidays 2026: Full Calendar
Complete list of 2026 US stock market holidays for NYSE and NASDAQ. Know when markets are closed so you can plan your trades.
Read guide →What Is Pre-Market Trading? A Simple Guide
Pre-market trading lets you buy and sell stocks before the market opens at 9:30 AM. Learn how it works, when it starts, and whether beginners should use it.
Read guide →What Is After-Hours Trading? A Simple Guide
After-hours trading lets you buy and sell stocks after the market closes at 4 PM. Learn how it works, the risks, and whether it's right for you.
Read guide →How Long Is the Stock Market Open Each Day?
The US stock market is open for 6.5 hours per day during regular trading. Learn about total trading hours including pre-market and after-hours sessions.
Read guide →Stock Market Hours for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
New to investing? Learn when the stock market is open, what pre-market and after-hours mean, and the best times to trade as a beginner.
Read guide →Can You Trade Stocks on Weekends?
US stock markets are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Learn what you can and can't do on weekends, plus alternatives like crypto that trade 24/7.
Read guide →What Happens When the Stock Market Closes?
Learn what happens after the 4 PM closing bell — after-hours trading, how closing prices are set, and what it means for your stocks and orders.
Read guide →Best Time to Buy Stocks During the Day
Learn when during the trading day is the best time to buy stocks. Understand how the open, midday, and close affect prices and trading conditions.
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