Are stock markets and banks open in US the day after Christmas? What to know after Trump’s Dec 26 federal holiday order
US President Donald Trump’s recent executive order has added confusion to the post-Christmas workweek as Friday (December 26) is designated as a federal holiday.While the move effectively extended the holiday break for many federal workers, most of the US economy—including banks, stock markets, and private businesses—is operating as usual.Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s open and what’s closed in the US the day after Christmas.Why December 26 is a federal holiday this yearTrump signed an executive order l ...