Monday will be an especially noteworthy day on America’s calendar — and it’s one that will be marked by various closings, including that of financial markets.

As the nation pauses to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy to the United States, the stock markets in the country will close for the day. The New York Stock Exchange will close for a long weekend after normal trading hours on Friday,

Less than two weeks after the stock market shuttered for former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral, investors may be looking for another break on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, the annual day of remembrance for the civil rights leader happens to coincide with Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of the 13 holidays recognized by the federal government, meaning many businesses and services won’t be operating. Today, January 20, 2025, is a day that features two significant national events.

Here's what you need to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open on Martin Luther King Jr., Day this year.

Major stock and bond markets will close on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Monday will also bring a presidential inauguration.

Here's what to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open on the national day of mourning on Thursday, Jan. 9.

The stock markets in the United States are closed on Monday, January 20, on account of Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Every year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal government is closed and people across the US take part in a day of service.