Dow Jones in 2026 (so far)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen 10.0% so far in 2026, from 48,063 at the end of 2025 to 52,868 on October 22, 2026. Its highest close was 54,349 on Aug 5 — a record that has not been beaten since, and its lowest 45,167 on Mar 27. The biggest one-day fall was −2.2% on Jul 29 and the biggest rise +2.8% on Apr 8. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 6.4%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 2026
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2026
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Monday, January 5 From the dataDow Jones sets the first of 24 record closing highs this year, at 48,977.
- 2
Friday, February 6 From the dataDow Jones closes above 50,000 for the first time (50,116).
- 3
Saturday, February 28United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. SourceDow Jones: −0.1% next trading day (Mar 2) · −7.7% a month later
- 4
Wednesday, April 8 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.8%.
- 5
Wednesday, July 29 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.2%.
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Wednesday, August 5 From the dataLast record close of the year: 54,349.
Biggest days of 2026
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8 | +2.8% | Jul 29 | −2.2% |
| Mar 31 | +2.5% | Jun 10 | −1.9% |
| Feb 6 | +2.5% | Jan 20 | −1.8% |
| Jun 11 | +1.9% | Mar 27 | −1.7% |
| Apr 17 | +1.8% | Feb 23 | −1.7% |
Volatility: 13.0% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48,892 | +1.7% |
| Feb | 48,978 | +0.2% |
| Mar | 46,342 | −5.4% |
| Apr | 49,652 | +7.1% |
| May | 51,032 | +2.8% |
| Jun | 52,319 | +2.5% |
| Jul | 52,485 | +0.3% |
| Aug | 53,186 | +1.3% |
| Sep | 50,906 | −4.3% |
| Oct | 52,868 | +3.9% |
Other Markets in 2026
Change over the calendar year so far.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +10.0% | 52,868 |
| S&P 500 in 2026 | +11.9% | 7,663.43 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2026 | +11.9% | 26,008.86 |
| Russell 2000 in 2026 | +12.2% | 2,784.03 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2026 | +25.0% | 62,907.84 |
| Gold in 2026 | −6.9% | $4,039.80 |
| Silver in 2026 | −22.2% | $54.57 |
| WTI crude oil in 2026 | +73.3% | $99.53 |
| Brent crude oil in 2026 | +86.3% | $113.34 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2026 | +0.97 pp | 5.13% |
Dow Jones in 2026: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise so far in 2026?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen 10.0% so far in 2026, from 48,063 at the end of 2025 to 52,868 on October 22, 2026. Its highest close was 54,349 on Aug 5 — a record that has not been beaten since, and its lowest 45,167 on Mar 27. The biggest one-day fall was −2.2% on Jul 29 and the biggest rise +2.8% on Apr 8. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 6.4%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average so far in 2026?
Highest: 54,349 on August 5, 2026. Lowest: 45,167 on March 27, 2026. It closed higher on 108 of 203 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on February 28, 2026?
United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1% on the next trading day (March 2, 2026), and was −7.7% a month later.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high so far in 2026?
Yes — 24 record closing highs, the last at 54,349 on August 5, 2026.
Data: Daily closes since 26 May 1896. Saturday sessions were held until 1952. The NYSE was closed from 31 Jul to 11 Dec 1914. Price index: dividends are not included. Inflation: US CPI-U. Events marked "From the data" are found automatically from the closing prices; the others are researched, with the source linked. Not investment advice.