Fast facts:

• Independence Day is a stock market holiday in the U.S., so the stock and bond markets are closed.
• July 3rd is a stock market half-day; the markets close early at 1:00 p.m.
• Overall, the stock market closes at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3rd, and reopens at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 7th.

This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Friday. Since the stock market is usually open on weekdays, investors may be wondering if they can still buy and sell stocks this Independence Day.

The short answer is no, but there’s more to it than that. Here’s what you need to know about the stock, bond, and crypto markets this Independence Day.

Is the stock market open on July 4th 2025?

The stock market will be closed on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in observance of Independence Day, so investors should plan ahead. In fact, the stock market’s closure begins earlier than some might realize.

Is the stock market open on July 3rd?

It’s important to note that July 3rd, the day before Independence Day, is also a stock market holiday of sorts — or, more specifically, a half day. On July 3rd, the NYSE and Nasdaq stock markets will open at 9:30 a.m. ET like usual, but the closing bell will come early at 1:00 p.m. ET.

This means that investors should plan to execute any important trades before the 1:00 p.m. closing bell on Thursday, July 3rd, or plan to delay them until after the 9:30 a.m. opening bell on Monday, July 7th.

That being said, many brokerages allow for extended-hours trading, meaning some investors may be able to begin trading again starting at 4:00 a.m. on Monday the 7th.

Here’s a full list of all of 2025’s remaining stock market half days and holidays:

Is the bond market open on July 4th, 2025?

The bond market, like the stock market, is closed on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.

Is the bond market open on July 3rd, 2025?

Much like the stock market, the American bond market observes a half day on July 3rd, so it will close early at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Can I trade crypto on July 4th, 2025?

Crypto assets like Bitcoin and Solana trade 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so investors will be able to buy and sell cryptocurrencies on both the 3rd and the 4th without interruption, even though Independence Day is a stock market holiday.

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