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Stock Market: Open or Shut July 4, 2024?

Will the stock market take a holiday on America's Birthday?

Published July 3, 2024 at 4:03am by Gabe Hauari

US Stock Markets Closing for Independence Day

US stock markets will close early on Wednesday, July 3, and remain closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will close at 1 pm ET on Wednesday, with a reopening on Friday, July 5. In addition, the US bond market will close early at 2 pm ET on Wednesday, per the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.

The Fourth of July marks the anniversary of American independence, as described in a letter by John Adams to his daughter, Abigail. The annual celebration became a regular occurrence after the War of 1812, and Congress made it a federal holiday in 1870.

US Stock Market Holiday Schedule for 2024:

Independence Day: Thurs, July 4 (close July 3 at 1 pm ET)
Labor Day: Mon, Sept 2
Thanksgiving: Thurs, Nov 28 (close Nov 29 at 1 pm ET)
Christmas: Wed, Dec 25 (close Dec 24 at 1 pm ET)

Originally published by Gabe Hauari, a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY.