Is the Stock Market Open Today on Columbus Day 2026?

Yes, the US stock market is open for trading today, Monday, October 12, 2026, on Columbus Day. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are scheduled to operate from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. For Indian investors, regular trading runs from 7:00 p.m. IST today to 1:30 a.m. IST on Tuesday, October 13.

However, the US bond market has a full-close recommendation for the holiday, and some banking and money-transfer processes may be affected.

Is the US Stock Market Open Today, October 12, 2026?

Yes. October 12 is a normal scheduled trading day for NYSE and Nasdaq. Columbus Day is not listed as a closure or an early-closing day on their official 2026 holiday calendars.

Here is how the schedules differ across markets and services:

Sources: NYSE and Nasdaq official trading calendars; SIFMA Columbus Day 2026 notice; Federal Reserve Financial Services holiday schedules.

For someone following US stocks, this means Columbus Day does not create an extra day away from the market. Listed stocks and equity ETFs can trade during the scheduled sessions, subject to the usual security-specific and broker restrictions.

Why Is the Stock Market Open on Columbus Day?

Columbus Day is a US federal holiday, observed on October 12 in 2026. However, federal holidays and stock exchange holidays follow different calendars. A holiday for government offices or banking services does not automatically suspend equity trading.

Investors should therefore check the calendar for the market they want to access. The status of stocks, bonds and banking services can differ on the same date.

What Are the US Stock Market Timings on Columbus Day in India?

The regular US stock market session starts at 7:00 p.m. IST on Monday, October 12. It ends after midnight in India, at 1:30 a.m. IST on Tuesday, October 13.

The following table shows Nasdaq's standard session windows and their Indian equivalents for Columbus Day:

Sources: Nasdaq official trading hours; NIST daylight saving time rules. IST equivalents calculated for October 12, 2026.

The conversion reflects daylight saving time in New York. These Indian timings change when US daylight saving time ends on November 1, 2026. From Monday, November 2, the regular session shifts to 8:00 p.m. IST to 2:30 a.m. IST the following day.

Investors can check the detailed guide to US stock market timings in India.

Is the US Bond Market Open on Columbus Day?

The US bond market generally observes the Columbus Day holiday. The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, or SIFMA, has recommended a full close on Monday, October 12, 2026, for trading in US dollar-denominated fixed-income securities in the US, UK and Japan.

The recommendation covers instruments such as US government securities, corporate bonds, municipal bonds and mortgage-backed securities. SIFMA's schedule is an industry recommendation, and individual firms decide whether their fixed-income trading departments remain open.

When Is the Next US Stock Market Holiday in 2026?

After Columbus Day, the next scheduled full closure for NYSE and Nasdaq is Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The exchanges also have two early-closing sessions remaining in the year.

Sources: NYSE and Nasdaq official 2026 holiday calendars; NIST daylight saving time rules. IST equivalents calculated for the listed dates.

For the complete list, refer to the US stock market holiday calendar.