India, Dec. 24 -- Stock markets and banking services have altered schedules ahead of Christmas Day and Eve. The markets will return to normal hours on Friday, December 26. Banks will be operating with reduced hours as well and will remain closed on Christmas Day.

Here is the schedule and times listed for traders and bank customers:

According to official holiday calendars released by the NYSE and trading guides, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will close early on December 24 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), and both exchanges will stay closed on Thursday, December 25.

The next scheduled stock market closure is on Thursday, January 1, 2026, pertaining to new year holiday.

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