In 2025, the United States stock market will be closed on both Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) and Inauguration Day. Observed annually on the third Monday in January, MLK Day falls on January 20, 2025. As a federal holiday honoring the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it will see the stock market closed in observance of the holiday’s significance.
Inauguration Day, which takes place on January 21, 2025, marks the official ceremony of the President of the United States taking office. This day is also a federal holiday in the U.S., prompting a second shutdown of the stock market following MLK Day. Market participants should be prepared for these closures and plan their trading accordingly.
As per the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq information, stock trading on both days will cease, with no regular trading activities scheduled. These closures serve as a reminder of important historical events and civil rights milestones, affecting investors and market operations.
According to reports, U.S. financial markets have historically observed these holidays with closures, aligning with federal holiday practices. The NYSE and Nasdaq will resume regular trading hours following Inauguration Day, as is customary after federal holidays.
Investors are advised to mark their calendars as these dates approach, given that the markets will not operate on these significant national holidays.
