Christmas 2025: Is the US Stock Market Open Today on December 25?

If you are opening your trading app this morning or planning last-minute trades around the holiday season, here is the update you need straight away. The US stock market is closed today, Thursday, December 25, 2025, for Christmas Day. Trading on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq is suspended for the entire day.

While this may sound straightforward, Christmas Day has broader implications for investors, particularly those investing in US stocks from India. Trading access, fund transfers, settlement timelines, and even market behaviour around year-end are all affected.

Here is a complete and easy-to-follow breakdown of what today means for you as an investor.

Why is the US Stock Market Is Closed on Christmas Day

Christmas Day is listed as an official US market holiday on the annual calendars released by the NYSE and Nasdaq. Whenever December 25 falls on a weekday, US equity markets remain fully shut. In 2025, Christmas falls on a Thursday, resulting in a complete market closure.

This means:

• No trading in US stocks or ETFs
• Options markets are closed
• Clearing and settlement systems are paused

Unlike some holidays that come with shortened trading hours, Christmas Day involves no early close or partial session. Normal trading will resume on Friday, December 26, 2025.

Is Pre-Market or After-Hours Trading Available On Christmas Day?

No. There is no pre-market or after-hours trading on Christmas Day. All equity trading windows remain closed for the day.

Any orders placed during the holiday are held by the system and processed only once markets reopen. Execution happens at prevailing market prices, which may differ materially depending on news or global developments during the break.

Are Banks Closed on December 25?

The market shutdown is not limited to exchanges. US banks are also closed on Christmas Day, which directly impacts money movement related to investing.

US brokerage and clearing partners have confirmed that:

• US securities and options markets remain closed on December 25, 2025
• Banking operations pause for the day
• Deposits, withdrawals, and fund transfers may take an additional business day to complete

Banking and settlement services resume on December 26, as well. For Indian investors funding US brokerage accounts, this can mean minor delays in transfers even if instructions are placed today.

What Happens If You Place a Trade on December 25?

If you place an order for US stocks or ETFs today on December 25:

• The order will not execute today
• It stays pending until the market reopens
• Prices may adjust when trading resumes

Any earnings updates, macro announcements, or global news released during the holiday period are reflected only once the market opens, which can sometimes lead to sharp opening moves in certain US Stocks.

How Other Markets Behave on Christmas Day

• US bond markets are closed, in line with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) holiday schedule
• Commodities may trade on select global exchanges, but volumes tend to be light
• Forex markets remain open, though liquidity is often thin and spreads wider
• Cryptocurrency markets continue operating normally, unaffected by US holidays

For most traditional assets, December 25 is among the quietest days of the year.

Why the Christmas Week Still Matters for Investors

Even though markets are closed today, the days around Christmas are not irrelevant.

Historically:

• Trading volumes decline toward year-end
• Institutional activity slows
• Retail participation plays a larger role in short-term moves

This period also includes the much-discussed Santa Claus Rally, a seasonal trend where US markets have often shown positive momentum during the final five trading days of December and the first two trading sessions of January. While not a rule, it remains a closely tracked market pattern.

What This Means for Indian Investors in US Stocks

For Indian investors using platforms like INDmoney to invest in US Stocks from India, Christmas Day is quiet operationally but useful from a planning perspective.

Key points to keep in mind:

• No US stock trades execute today
• Portfolio values may not change due to market closure
• INR–USD currency movements can still impact portfolio valuation
• Fund transfers may face a one-day delay because US banks are shut

Many investors use this pause to review portfolios, rebalance exposure, and line up trades for the final sessions of the year.

Are Global Stock Markets Open on Christmas?

Most major global equity markets are also closed on December 25, including:

• UK and European exchanges
• Canadian markets
• Australian markets
• Indian markets

Some Asian markets may operate with limited participation, but overall global trading activity remains muted.

Final Takeaway from Christmas Day Market Holiday

To put it simply, the US stock market is closed today, December 25, 2025, due to Christmas Day. NYSE, Nasdaq, US banks, and bond markets are all shut, with normal operations resuming on December 26. Crypto markets continue uninterrupted, while forex and commodities see reduced activity.

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