Trading Schedule

 Does NASDAQ Stock Exchange Close For Lunch?

The NASDAQ does not close for lunch. Most stock markets in Asia close for lunch and a few exchanges in the Middle East do as well. Stock exchanges in most of the rest of the world remain open continuously from the Opening Bell to the Closing bell. Our Stock Market Countdown takes lunch hours into account for all Stock Exchanges.

 Is NASDAQ Stock Exchange Open on Weekends?

The NASDAQ Stock Exchange is not open on weekends. Stock Exchanges in America, Europe, and Asia follow the typical Monday to Friday schedule. However, in the Middle East the work week typically runs from Sunday through Thursday.

Stock exchanges in Middle Eastern countries like Qatar and Abu Dhabi are closed on Friday and open on Sunday. The Tehran Stock Exchange in Iran is open Saturday through Wednesday and closed Thursday and Friday.

 How Long is NASDAQ Stock Exchange Open?

The NASDAQ Stock Exchange is open 32.5 hours per week which is average. Most stock exchanges are open 25 to 35 hours per week with 5 days of trading per week. There are several exchanges that are only open 4 days per week and one exchange that is only open 2 days per week. The Deutsche Börse is open more than any other stock exchange.

Limited trading hours help to reduce volatility in stock prices but also limits the liquidity of stocks. When trading hours are shorter more news reports and earnings reports are published while the markets are closed. As a result, investors have more time to process new information and general make fewer knee-jerk reactions. Read more about how trading hours vary around the world.

 Does Daylight Saving Time Affect the NASDAQ Stock Exchange?

NASDAQ follows the America/New_York timezone which does observe Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is currently in effect for this region. As a result, the timezone offset is now GMT-04:00. Daylight Saving Time for America/New_Yorkwill end on November 3, 2019 at 2:00 AM. At this time, the region will fall back one hour.

 NASDAQ Stock Exchange Extended Hours Trading

Pre-market trading is 4:00-9:30. After-hours trading is 16:00-20:00. Stocks can always be traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange during regular trading hours (listed above).

But there are also Extended Hours Trading during which trades may be made. There is significantly less trading volume during extended hours. Lower volume results is a larger spread, bigger price jumps, more volatility, and more risk. Extended Hours Trading allows investors to act quickly on information that comes out after markets closed.

In the past, only large institutional investors could participate in Extended Hours Trading. Due to the emergence of electronic trading platforms, individual investors are now able to trade during extended hours as well. Depending upon your broker, you can usually choose to execute trades during pre- or after-hours or only during regular trading.

NASDAQ Stock Exchange Opening Hours for 2019

The NASDAQ Stock Exchange (NASDAQ) is a stock exchange located in New York, United States1.

The NASDAQ Stock Exchange is open five days per week for six hours per day and is closed for twelve holidays per year.

All holidays listed below are the observed date, not the actual date. For example, if Christmas Day falls on a weekend many stock exchanges will close on the Friday before or the Monday after. Exchanges sometimes close multiple days for a holiday or have modified hours instead of fully closing.

This section contains holidays for all years from 2021 to 2016. Click the tabs below to navigate to different years.

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