The U.S. stock market is closed today, January 20, 2025, in observance of MLK Day—coinciding with Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.
Here's what you need to know about trading stocks, bonds, and crypto on Martin Luther King day—January 20th—2025
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,
U.S. stock and bond trading will pause on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which this year coincides with a presidential inauguration. CME Group will pause trading in U.S. markets, and Cboe will also curtail activity in domestic markets.
Here's what you need to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open on Martin Luther King Jr., Day this year.
According to NBC, the overlap is rare — this just the second time Inauguration Day falls on the same date as MLK Day since it became a federal holiday in 1983. The last time both were observed simultaneously was during President Bill Clinton’s second inauguration in January 1997.
U.S. stock markets will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will both be closed on the federal holiday but will reopen for regular trading hours on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
The nation will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday as part of a National Day of Service to pay tribute to his legacy. The day is marked each year by a federal holiday when many businesses close.
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and many workers will have the day off. Check what's open and closed for the federal holiday.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Since it's a federal holiday, some businesses and services may be closed. Here's what to know.
Monday, January 20, commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the holiday coincides with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, though the majority of business closures will be for MLK Day.