Labor Day: Is US Market Closed on September 1?

US markets are closed today, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. This includes the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, which will not hold trading sessions. The closure provides a pause for investors and traders at the beginning of the month.

What is Labor Day?

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States that celebrates the achievements of American workers. Observed annually on the first Monday of September, it dates back to the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. It is a day to recognize the contributions of the labor movement to the country's economic prosperity.

What’s Open and What’s Closed on Labor Day?

In addition to the NYSE and Nasdaq, the bond markets are also closed for trading on Labor Day. However, the cryptocurrency markets will remain open. Most banks and non-essential government offices, including the U.S. Postal Service, are also closed. While financial markets are taking a break, most retail stores like Target, Walmart, Home Deport, and Kroger remain open, often holding Labor Day sales. Some retail stores like Costco, however, will remain closed.

When Will the Market Reopen?

The US stock market will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the regular time of 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). For investors in India, here are the US market timings according to Indian Standard Time (IST) schedule:

• Pre-market trading: 1:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. IST
• Regular trading session: 7:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. IST (next day)
• After-hours trading: 1:30 a.m. (next day) – 5:30 a.m. IST (next day)

Previous Trading Session Recap

In the trading session preceding the holiday weekend, US stocks ended lower. The S&P 500 retreated from record highs, falling 0.6%, while the Nasdaq dropped 1.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also lost 92 points, or 0.2%, according to Google Finance. 

This downturn was influenced by signs of persistent inflation and pressure on tech and AI-related stocks like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and Alphabet (Google). Despite the daily losses, the S&P 500 and Dow recorded their fourth consecutive month of gains in August, while the Nasdaq posted its fifth straight monthly rise.

Source: Google Finance

What Investors Will Look for in the First Week of September

As trading resumes after the long weekend, investors will be closely monitoring several key factors that could influence market direction. Here are five things to watch in the holiday-shortened week:

• US Jobs Report: The most anticipated economic data release will be the jobs report for the month of August. Investors will scrutinize the data for insights into the health of the labor market and its potential impact on inflation.
• Federal Reserve Policy Clues: The jobs data will be a critical piece of the puzzle for the Federal Reserve. A strong report could delay potential interest rate cuts, while a weaker report might increase the likelihood of a rate cut at the Fed's September meeting.
• Key Corporate Earnings: The earnings season continues with important reports from companies like Broadcom, Oracle, UiPath and Salesforce. Their performance and forward guidance will be seen as a barometer for the health of the technology and AI sectors.
• Manufacturing and Services Data: Investors will also be watching for the release of the ISM Manufacturing and Services indexes as they provide a timely snapshot of the business conditions in two major sectors of the U.S. economy.
• Global Economic Developments: With U.S. markets closed, any significant events in international markets could influence trading when it resumes.

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