Stock exchanges have fixed opening hours, unlike the forex market. These are the hours published by the exchanges.
| Exchange | Main trading hours (local time) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| New York Stock Exchange | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET; pre-opening from 6:30 AM ET | NYSE |
| Tokyo Stock Exchange | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM JST | Japan Exchange Group |
| Australian Securities Exchange | about 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sydney time; closing auction from 4:10 PM | ASX |
| CME Globex currency futures | Sunday to Friday 5:00 PM to 4:00 PM CT, 60-minute break from 4:00 PM CT | CME Group |
NYSE holidays 2026
New Year’s Day (1 January), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (19 January), Washington’s Birthday (16 February), Good Friday (3 April), Memorial Day (25 May), Juneteenth (19 June), Independence Day observed (3 July), Labor Day (7 September), Thanksgiving (26 November), Christmas Day (25 December).
NYSE holidays 2027
New Year’s Day (1 January), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (18 January), Washington’s Birthday (15 February), Good Friday (26 March), Memorial Day (31 May), Juneteenth observed (18 June), Independence Day observed (5 July), Labor Day (6 September), Thanksgiving (25 November), Christmas Day observed (24 December).
Tokyo Stock Exchange holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, Japanese national holidays, and 31 December to 3 January (Japan Exchange Group).
For live forex session times see the session clock.
Sources
- NYSE, hours and calendars (read 3 Nov 2026)
- Japan Exchange Group, TSE trading hours (read 3 Nov 2026)
- ASX, cash market trading hours (read 3 Nov 2026)
- CME Group, Euro FX futures contract specs (read 3 Nov 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What are the NYSE trading hours?
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time on trading days, with a pre-opening session from 6:30 AM ET (NYSE).
What time does the Tokyo Stock Exchange close?
At 3:30 PM Japan time, after the afternoon session from 12:30 PM (Japan Exchange Group).
By the Market Session Times Editorial Team. Updated 3 November 2026. General information only, not financial advice. Trading carries a high risk of loss. Check your broker for its exact trading hours and holiday schedule.