Is the stock market closed on Juneteenth 2025?
U.S. stock markets will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq, and U.S. bond markets will not operate on Juneteenth, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. Trading will resume on Friday, June 20, with market watchers closely eyeing post-holiday volatility and investor sentiment.
Why Juneteenth matters to markets
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union troops reached Galveston Bay, Texas, and declared the freedom of over 250,000 enslaved people. This announcement came more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Since 2021, Juneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday, giving millions of Americans a paid day off. The stock market began observing the holiday that same year.
What traders expect on Friday, June 20
When markets reopen on Friday, analysts anticipate a modest uptick in activity. Investors will likely respond to several key developments:
- Recent inflation data, which may influence Federal Reserve policy
- Comments from Fed officials about potential interest rate adjustments
- Tech sector volatility, which has driven recent market swings
These factors could shape market direction ahead of the upcoming earnings season. Many traders are expected to adjust their positions in preparation for second-quarter results.
Upcoming market holidays in 2025
After Juneteenth, the next major market holiday is Independence Day on Friday, July 4. Here’s the full list of remaining 2025 stock market closures:
- Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19
- Independence Day: Friday, July 4
- Labor Day: Monday, September 1
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 27
- Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25