US Stock Markets Open on Columbus Day 2026; Banks and Postal Services Closed
On Columbus Day 2026, Monday, October 12, US stock markets including the NYSE and Nasdaq will remain open for regular trading hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time, while the bond market will be closed. Major banks and government offices will observe the federal holiday and remain closed, affecting some banking services. Postal services will also be closed, though online and self-service options remain available. The next full market closure is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, November 26.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 44/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, economictimes, economictimes, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 12 Oct, 04:18 am. Other outlets followed.