Just realized a lot of people ask is the market open on labor day, so figured I'd break it down. Basically, nope - both NYSE and Nasdaq shut down completely for the holiday. It's the first Monday in September every year, and this year that's September 7th. Trading picks back up Tuesday morning at 9:30 AM ET.

The whole thing started way back in 1882 when workers in NYC organized the first Labor Day celebration. Took until 1894 after the Pullman Strike for it to become an actual federal holiday under President Cleveland. Pretty wild that it took that long to get official recognition.

Bond markets close too, by the way - SIFMA treats it the same as the stock market, so Treasuries and corporate bonds are all dark that day. Gives everyone in finance a proper break.

If you're wondering is the market open on labor day for trading purposes, just mark it down - you won't be able to execute anything. Some people use it to catch up on research or just actually take a day off lol. Barbecues, hiking, whatever. Market comes back stronger on Tuesday anyway.

Next big closure is Thanksgiving in November if you're planning ahead.