FACTUAL SESSION GUIDE
Early Closings
Certain pre-holiday sessions close early; extended sessions may also use adjusted hours.
- Typical hours
- Common U.S. equity early close: 1:00 PM ET
- What “open” means
- Orders may execute only on participating venues, in eligible securities, under applicable broker rules.
- Important limitation
- Hours, eligible symbols, liquidity and order types vary. A broker accepting an order does not necessarily mean it can execute immediately.
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Last verified: August 24, 2026