US Markets Close for Memorial Day as Futures Shift to Holiday Hours

US equity and bond markets are fully closed Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day, with futures operating abbreviated schedules that include midday halts. The holiday calendar was first detailed in March 2024 reports outlining 2026 closures and early closes, then confirmed in May 2026 coverage that added futures pauses, reduced liquidity risks, and potential weekend geopolitical volatility. Markets resume normal 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET hours Tuesday, May 26 after bond markets closed early at 2:00 p.m. ET on Friday, May 22. Recent articles note the pause follows a rebound near record highs for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.