when does the stock market close

The regular stock market trading hours for major U.S. exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Additionally, there are extended trading hours where stocks can be bought and sold in the pre-market from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and in the after-hours session from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The market is closed on weekends and some holidays. So, the stock market typically closes at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time during regular trading days.