When Do Markets Open?

Is the stock market open on Double Ninth Festival 2026?

US markets trade as normal on Double Ninth Festival. It closes the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Double Ninth Festival 2026 falls on Monday, October 19, 2026.

What that day looks like

On Double Ninth Festival 2026, Monday October 19, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is closed for the entire day and does not process any trades. All other major exchanges—including NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX, LSE, ASX, TSE, SSE, NSE and BSE—trade as normal on that date.

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Every tracked exchange on Monday, October 19, 2026

What this means for trading

HKEX do not trade, so orders placed that day queue for the next session. NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX, LSE, ASX, TSE, SSE, NSE, BSE keep their normal hours, so global markets still price news that day.

Other 2026 closures