Is the Stock Market Open on Columbus Day 2026? Trading Hours and What to Know
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TLDR The NYSE and Nasdaq are open on Monday, Oct. 12, with regular hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern. Bond markets and over-the-counter operations are closed for the holiday. Most banks and all U.S. Postal Service offices are closed, while UPS and FedEx still deliver. The S&P 500 and Dow have averaged October gains of 1.2% and 1.5% over the past decade. Crypto markets trade 24/7 and do not follow a holiday schedule. Columbus Day gives millions of Americans a day off, but Wall Street is staying open.
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