The day after Christmas is often a public holiday for many people, prompting questions about whether retailers and services such as banks and the stock market are open on December 26.
The issue is complicated by President Trump’s statement earlier this month giving federal workers two additional holidays, December 24 and December 26.
The day after Christmas in the United States is a traditional day for returning gifts: the first opportunity after the holidays to exchange gifts that didn’t go well. That means most US retailers are open on December 26, though it’s always a good idea to check your local store’s hours before heading out.
Is the stock market open the day after Christmas?
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Yes, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are open for regular trading hours on December 26, following the close on Christmas Day and an early close of trading at 1:00 PM EST on Christmas Eve.
On Friday, regular trading begins at 9:30 a.m. EST and ends at 4 p.m
Are banks open the day after Christmas?
Banks are also open on December 26, as the Federal Reserve system does not consider it a holiday.
Is the US Postal Service open on December 26th?
According to the United States Postal Service, December 26 is a regular delivery day for the agency, after the postal agency was closed in observance of Christmas.
