If you are investing in U.S. stocks, it is essential to know the exact U.S. holiday schedule and trading hours. In particular, due to the significant time difference between Korea and the U.S. and the daylight saving time system, many traders miss the optimal trading times. This guide covers everything from the 2026 U.S. holiday schedule, daily trading hours, to investment strategies based on Korean time.
Are the trading hours the same across the three exchanges?
The major U.S. stock exchanges are the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, and the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). Many investors assume that the trading hours differ between exchanges, but in reality,