How Many Trading Days in a Year? 2025 Guide & Averages
The Average Number of Trading Days
In U.S. equity markets (NYSE, Nasdaq), a typical year sees around 252 trading days. This average is based on 365 days, minus weekends and holidays. For example, from 1990 to 2022, the average held at exactly 252 days per year.
Trading days 2025
Though 252 is typical, annual counts vary slightly:
- 2023: 252 trading days.
- 2024: 251 trading days.
- 2025: 250 trading days.
Why Trading Days Vary
The count varies due to:
- Holidays: U.S. markets close for federal holidays (e.g., New Year’s, MLK Jr., Good Friday, Thanksgiving, Christmas) — about 10–11 days per year.
- Weekends: Every Saturday and Sunday (~104–105 days annually).
- Leap Years & Calendar Alignment: Shift weekends and holidays, altering weekday counts.
- Extra Closures: Rare events like national mourning (e.g., President Carter’s 2025 funeral) or natural disasters can add unscheduled closures.
Monthly & Quarterly Counts
- Average trading days per month: ~21
- Per quarter: Approximately 63 days
Global Market Comparisons
While U.S. markets hover around 251–252 days, international exchanges differ:
- Some close on Fridays/Sundays (e.g., Tel Aviv)
- Others use Sunday–Thursday workweeks (e.g., Saudi)
- Holidays and weekends vary by country, impacting annual counts
Key Takeaways
- Typical U.S. trading year: ~252 days.
- 2025-specific: 250 trading days—a bit below average.
- Yearly shifts are influenced by the holiday calendar and leap year effects.
- Monthly & quarterly counts are handy for planning but aren’t uniform every year.