US Independence Day 2025: Is The US Stock Market Open Or Closed On July 4?

Independence Day in the United States is celebrated each year on July 4, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. On this historic day, the 13 American colonies declared their separation from British rule, marking the birth of the nation.

Americans honour the occasion with fireworks, parades, concerts and family gatherings. Cities across the country are decorated with flags and patriotic colours, and organise public celebrations that showcase national pride.

This day is celebrated as a federal holiday in the US. This means that all non-essential US federal government offices are closed. As a result, while some services such as banks and postal services, schools are expected to remain closed, others like restaurants and retail outlets are likely to operate as usual.

Independence Day in the United States is celebrated each year on July 4, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. On this historic day, the 13 American colonies declared their separation from British rule, marking the birth of the nation.

Americans honour the occasion with fireworks, parades, concerts and family gatherings. Cities across the country are decorated with flags and patriotic colours, and organise public celebrations that showcase national pride.

This day is celebrated as a federal holiday in the US. This means that all non-essential US federal government offices are closed. As a result, while some services such as banks and postal services, schools are expected to remain closed, others like restaurants and retail outlets are likely to operate as usual.

The US Independence Day is one of the federal holidays observed by the stock exchanges. This means that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will remain closed on July 4. The US bond market will also stay shut throughout the holiday on July 4.

The NYSE has also informed that a day before the July 4 holiday, the stock exchanges will close early.

"Each market will close early at 1:00 p.m. (1:15 p.m. for eligible options) on Thursday, July 3, 2025. NYSE American Equities, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE National, and NYSE Texas late trading sessions will close at 5:00 p.m. All times are Eastern Time," it said.

• New Year: Wednesday, Jan. 1

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 20

• Washington’s Birthday: Monday, Feb. 17

• Good Friday: Friday, April 18

• Memorial Day: Monday, May 26

• Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19

• Independence Day: Friday, July 4

• Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 1

• Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 27

• Christmas: Thursday, Dec. 2

As July 4 is a federal holiday, it is advised to plan your day accordingly. On this day, most major banks such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Citibank, Truist, JPMorgan Chase and Capital One will remain closed. The government offices will not be operational and all the USPS post offices will also be closed. People should note that there will be no regular mail delivery on this day.

UPS and FedEx are also expected to suspend most pickup and delivery services for the day. However, Priority Mail Express will operate.

Most restaurant chains are expected to remain operational, but hours may vary. Popular outlets such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, among others will be open, but consumers are advised to check local hours to avoid any inconvenience.