Lesson Market holidays and closures

Market holidays 2026

Learn about the holidays in 2026 and how they affect stock market closures and customer support availability.

Our regular customer service hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 8:00 pm ET.

Every year, there’s a few days to be aware of when it comes to market closures and holidays.

Please see the table below for holiday hours and potential service disruptions in the 2026 calendar year. Overnight trading sessions run from 8 pm ET to 2 am ET.

Date Holiday Canadian MarketsU.S. MarketsU.S. Markets - Overnight sessionCustomer Service
Thu. January 1
New Year’s Day
Closed
Closed
Closed - Wed. December 31
Closed
Mon. January 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (U.S.)
Open
Closed
Closed - Sun. January 18
Open
Mon. February 16
Family Day (Can)
Washington's Birthday (U.S.)
Closed
Closed
Closed - Sun. February 15
Closed
Fri. April 3
Good Friday
Closed
Closed
Closed - Thu. April 2
Closed
Mon. May 18
Victoria Day
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Mon. May 25
Memorial Day (U.S.)
Open
Closed
Closed - Sun. May 24
Open
Fri. June 19
Juneteenth National Independence Day (U.S.)
Open
Closed
Closed - Thu. June 18
Open
Wed. July 1
Canada Day
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Thu. July 2
Independence Day (U.S.)
Open
Open until 1pm*
Closed - Wed. July 1
Open
Fri. July 3Independence Day (U.S.)OpenClosedOpenOpen
Mon. August 3
Civic Holiday
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Mon. September 7
Labour Day
Closed
Closed
Closed - Sun. Sept 6
Closed
Mon. October 12
Thanksgiving (Can)
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Thu. November 26
Thanksgiving (U.S.)
Open
Closed
Closed - Wed. November 25
Open
Fri. November 27
Thanksgiving (U.S.)
Open
Open until 1pm*
Open
Open
Thu. December 24Christmas EveOpen until 1pm*Open until 1pm*OpenOpen
Fri. December 25
Christmas Day
Closed
Closed
Closed - Thu. December 24
Closed

 

*Please note: If you have an option expiring on this day, please take action as specified in your option reminder email by 11am ET.

Note: The information in this blog is for educational purposes only and should not be used or construed as financial or investment advice by any individual. Information obtained from third parties is believed to be reliable, but no representations or warranty, expressed or implied, is made by Questrade, Inc., its affiliates or any other person to its accuracy.

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