Nasdaq Announces Plans for 24-Hour Trading by 2026

The exchange aims to broaden global access to U.S. equities, pending regulatory approval and infrastructure upgrades.

Nasdaq plans to introduce 24-hour, five-days-a-week trading on its New York equities exchange starting in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
The move seeks to meet growing international demand for U.S. equities, driven by increased retail participation and global accessibility to digital trading platforms.
Nasdaq President Tal Cohen highlighted both the opportunities of expanded trading hours and the risks, including potential increased volatility and higher transaction costs.
The initiative depends on updates to the securities information processor (SIP) technology, which displays the best bid and offer prices for stocks.
Nasdaq's announcement follows similar plans from competitors Cboe Global Markets and the New York Stock Exchange to extend trading hours, underscoring a broader shift in the industry.