Stock Market Closed Monday for Memorial Day - What You Need to Know

If you're planning to trade stocks on Monday, May 25, you'll need to wait until Tuesday. All U.S. stock markets will be closed for Memorial Day, the federal holiday that honors America's fallen military heroes.

### What's Closed on Memorial Day?

Financial markets (places where stocks and bonds are bought and sold) will take the day off: • The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) - closed • The Nasdaq - closed • The bond market (where government and company debt is traded) - closed • Banks - most will be closed • Post offices - no mail delivery

### What's Still Open?

While traditional markets are closed, some things keep running: • Cryptocurrency markets like Bitcoin stay open 24/7 • Many retail stores and restaurants • Delivery services like FedEx and UPS operate on limited schedules

### Why This Matters to You

If you own stocks or were planning to buy or sell on Monday, you'll need to wait until Tuesday, May 26 when markets reopen at their regular time (9:30 AM Eastern). Any trades you place over the weekend won't process until Tuesday.

Memorial Day weekend also marks the unofficial start of summer, with AAA predicting a record 45 million Americans will travel domestically. This could affect gas prices and travel-related stocks when markets reopen.

The bottom line: Enjoy your long weekend! The stock market will be waiting for you on Tuesday. Use the extra day to research your next investment or simply relax with family and friends.

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