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Is the Stock Market Open Today? Here Are the Trading Hours for Veterans Day.

Nov 11, 2025 00:01:00 -0500 by Mackenzie Tatananni | #Markets

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be open for trading on Veterans Day. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Key Points

November is nearly halfway over—and investors have a lot to process.

Earnings from some of the biggest names in tech, including Palantir, have started rolling in, as investors continue to grapple with concerns over high valuations.

Now, Veterans Day has arrived. The annual holiday was created to honor all Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It has been recognized as a federal holiday since the mid-20th century, but this doesn’t necessarily mean Wall Street gets a break.

Here’s what investors should know about trading hours on Tuesday.

Is the Stock Market Open or Closed on Veterans Day?

For many investors, it will be business as usual on Nov. 11. While Veterans Day is recognized as a federal holiday, the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market will be open for regular trading. Over-the-counter markets will also be open.

The U.S. bond market, however, will be closed for trading on Tuesday. It will reopen on Wednesday at 8 a.m. Eastern.

Are International Markets Open on Veterans Day?

Some of the largest foreign stock exchanges, such as the London Stock Exchange, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, and the Shanghai Stock Exchange, will be open.

Are Banks and Post Offices Open?

Banks will be closed on the federal holiday, including branches at Bank of America, Wells Fargo , and Chase . However, ATMs and online banking services will still be available.

If you have to visit the post office, be sure to do so ahead of time. Veterans Day is one of 11 U.S. Postal Service holidays observed in 2025, according to the agency’s website.

What About Private Carriers?

UPS offers pickup and delivery on Veterans Day, according to the carrier’s website. Physical UPS Store locations will also be open.

While FedEx’s specialty services—such as FedEx Freight, FedEx Office, and FedEx Custom Critical—will be operational, there will be early on-call pickups and drop box pickups in some areas.

How Has the Market Performed Around Veterans Day?

November is regarded as one of the strongest months for stocks, largely due to the start of the holiday shopping season and a deluge of earnings reports that provide clarity on profits and guidance.

Historical data generally supports this conclusion: Over the past five years, the benchmark S&P 500 has averaged a 4.8% gain in November, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

That pattern holds over the past 10 years, as well. The S&P 500 has, on average, risen by 4.6% every November since 2016, per Dow Jones Market Data.

What Else Should I Know About Veterans Day?

Veterans Day has its roots in World War I, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

While the war officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed in June 1919, fighting had stopped months earlier. Germany and the Allied nations—the U.S., the UK, the Soviet Union, and China—agreed to a ceasefire that went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, or Nov. 11, 1918.

In the years following, Americans honored the anniversary of the ceasefire by celebrating Armistice Day. It became a federal holiday on June 1, 1954, when Congress changed the name to Veterans Day and declared Nov. 11 a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a new bill in June 1968 to ensure three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays. The first Veterans Day under this new law was observed on Oct. 25, 1971.

On Sept. 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law that returned the date to Nov. 11 each year beginning in 1978. Today, the holiday is typically celebrated through parades, flag-raising ceremonies, and individual acts of appreciation for former service members.

Write to Mackenzie Tatananni at mackenzie.tatananni@barrons.com