The history behind the fireworks and other traditions of July 4th
How did you start your July 4th tradition favourite? Things you need to know about Independence Day history.
The US stock market will close on Friday, July 4th, on Independence Day.
The NASDAQ and the New York Stock Exchange will close early on Thursday, July 3rd at 1pm and will close on Friday. The US bond market also closed early at 2pm on July 3rd and remains closed on July 4th, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
According to the Library of Congress, the origins of July 4th date back to when Philadelphians marked the first anniversary of American independence with a “voluntary celebration” with a “voluntary celebration.”
However, annual observations of public holidays began to occur regularly after the war in 1812. Events such as the Erie Canal and groundbreaking rituals of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were scheduled to coincide with the July 4th festival. Congress passed a law on June 28, 1870, which marked Independence Day as a federal public holiday.
After closing on July 4th, it will be business as usual on Wall Street until early September. The next scheduled stock market closure is Monday, September 1st, with Labor Day compliance.
US Stock Market 2025 Holiday Schedule
The market will be closed on the next public holidays.
- independence day: Friday, July 4th
- labor day: Monday, September 1st
- Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 27th
- Christmas: Thursday, December 25th
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter for USA Today. You can follow him with X @geuna Alternatively, email him at gdhauari@gannett.com.
