KNOW THE MARKET: WHEN DOES THE STOCK MARKET CLOSE?

 If you're new to investing and stock trading, it's important to know the hours and days of the week that the stock market is open and closed.

Having an understanding of the stock market's operating hours can help you plan when to make trades and when to expect changes in the market.

The stock market is open from Monday through Friday, with the exception of the holidays listed below. The market opens at 9:30 am Eastern Standard Time (EST) and closes at 4:00 pm. EST.