The U.S. stock markets are closed today, Friday, December 26, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Following Christmas Day on Thursday, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will remain shuttered, leading to a quiet trading day as investors extend their holiday break. This closure follows a holiday-shortened trading session on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, which saw major indexes push to new record highs, fueled by persistent optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and e ...