US Stock Market Trading Hours and Holidays: A Time Zone Guide
Key Takeaways
- Regular US stock market trading hours are 9:30 am to 4:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday.
- US stocks support pre-market and after-hours trading, giving investors more flexibility outside regular trading hours.
- There are multiple scheduled US market holidays in 2026, so investors should plan their trading activity in advance.
- During daylight saving time, the corresponding trading hours in Singapore are one hour earlier than during standard time.
- Users can conveniently check trading hours on the platform to better follow global market movements and plan their investment activity.
1. US Stock Market Trading Hours Explained
1.1 Regular US stock market trading hours
The major US stock exchanges include the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, and their regular trading hours are the same: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday. Unlike some Asian stock markets, the US stock market does not close for a midday break, which means trading continues for 6.5 hours without interruption.
Because the United States follows both daylight saving time and standard time, the corresponding trading hours in Singapore change during the year. During daylight saving time, which generally runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, regular trading hours correspond to 9:30 pm to 4:00 am Singapore time. During standard time, they correspond to 10:30 pm to 5:00 am Singapore time. For investors, understanding this time shift can help with better trade planning.
1.2 US pre-market trading hours
Pre-market trading refers to trading activity before the regular session begins. For US stocks, this period runs from 4:00 am to 9:30 am ET, Monday through Friday. On the Singapore time basis used in this article, that corresponds to 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm during daylight saving time and 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm during standard time.
Liquidity during pre-market hours is usually lower than during the regular session. However, many important earnings reports and economic data releases are published during this period, which can lead to larger price swings.
1.3 US after-hours trading
After-hours trading refers to the extended trading session after the regular market close. On NYSE Group exchanges such as NYSE Arca, the late trading session runs from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET. That corresponds to 4:00 am to 8:00 am Singapore time during daylight saving time and 5:00 am to 9:00 am Singapore time during standard time.
1.4 US overnight trading
Some trading platforms also offer overnight trading services outside the traditional pre-market, regular, and after-hours sessions. In this article, overnight trading refers to the period from 8:00 pm to 4:00 am ET, Sunday through Thursday. Based on Singapore time, that corresponds to 8:00 am to 4:00 pm during daylight saving time and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during standard time.
It is worth noting that liquidity during pre-market, after-hours, and overnight sessions is generally lower, and price volatility may be more pronounced.
1.5 US stock market trading hours at a glance
Trading Session | Eastern Time (ET) | Singapore Time (Daylight Saving Time: Mar-Nov) | Singapore Time (Standard Time: Nov-Mar) |
Pre-market Trading | 04:00–09:30 | 16:00–21:30 | 17:00–22:30 |
Regular Trading | 09:30–16:00 | 21:30–04:00 next day | 22:30–05:00 next day |
After-hours Trading | 16:00–20:00 | 04:00–08:00 | 05:00–09:00 |
Overnight Trading | 20:00–04:00 next day | 08:00–16:00 | 09:00–17:00 |
2. US Stock Market Holiday Schedule for 2026
According to the NYSE holiday calendar, US stock markets will be closed on the following holidays in 2026: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day), Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day (observed), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. In 2026, the market will also close early on Friday, November 27 and Thursday, December 24.
The main 2026 holiday schedule is as follows:
Date | Holiday | Notes |
January 1 | New Year's Day | Market closed |
January 19 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Market closed |
February 16 | Washington's Birthday | Market closed |
April 3 | Good Friday | Market closed |
May 25 | Memorial Day | Market closed |
June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Market closed |
July 3 | Independence Day (observed) | Market closed |
September 7 | Labor Day | Market closed |
November 26 | Thanksgiving Day | Market closed |
November 27 | Day After Thanksgiving | Early close |
December 25 | Christmas Day | Market closed |
December 24 | Christmas Eve | Early close |
Note: MEXC's partner licensed broker does not support US stock trading on the market holidays listed above.
3. How to Check Trading Hours on MEXC
As a leading global digital asset trading platform, MEXC offers RealStocks services through its cooperation with a licensed broker, providing users with a convenient US stock trading experience.
To check trading hours, open the MEXC website and go to the RealStocks page. On the Stocks page, double-click the stock you want to view, and the trading hours for that stock will be clearly displayed in the order placement area.
4. US Stock Trading and Market Holidays FAQ
4.1 How many hours does the US stock market trade each day?
The regular US stock market session lasts 6.5 hours, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm ET. If pre-market and after-hours trading are included, the total available trading window may extend to 16 hours on some venues.
4.2 Can US stocks be traded 24 hours a day?
In the traditional sense, US stocks do not trade 24 hours a day. However, some brokers and platforms provide near-24-hour access by covering pre-market, regular, after-hours, and overnight sessions. NYSE Arca has also published plans for a future 23-hour trading day, though that expansion is still pending regulatory and operational rollout.
4.3 What are the trading hours during daylight saving time and standard time?
During daylight saving time, regular US stock trading hours correspond to 9:30 pm to 4:00 am Singapore time. During standard time, they correspond to 10:30 pm to 5:00 am Singapore time. Users can refer to the trading hours displayed on the platform to ensure they place orders during the correct session.
4.4 What is the time difference between daylight saving time and standard time?
During daylight saving time, the clock moves forward by one hour, so the corresponding US market open in Singapore is also one hour earlier. When standard time resumes, the corresponding trading hours move back by one hour.
4.5 Can US stocks be traded on weekends?
No. The US stock market is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, and regular trading takes place only from Monday to Friday. MEXC's partner licensed broker follows the same US market trading calendar.
4.6 What is US stock overnight trading?
US stock overnight trading refers to trading outside regular market hours during the overnight period. In this article, it refers to the session from 8:00 pm to 4:00 am ET, Sunday through Thursday, as offered by some platforms.
4.7 How can I trade US stocks through MEXC RealStocks?
Users only need to log in to the MEXC website or app and enter the RealStocks section to browse US stock quotes, check trading hours, and place orders. Through its cooperation with a licensed broker, MEXC provides a simple and intuitive trading interface that makes US stock investing more convenient and efficient.
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