Stock Market Hours for Thanksgiving and Black Friday: Key Details
The Thanksgiving holiday brings changes to the stock market schedule. Understanding these changes can help investors and traders plan accordingly.
Stock Market Hours for Thanksgiving
During Thanksgiving, major U.S. stock markets, including the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange, will be closed on Thursday, November 27. This closure is in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
On Black Friday, November 28, the stock markets will open but will operate on shortened hours. They will close at 1 p.m. ET.
Bond Market Schedule
The U.S. bond market will also be closed on Thanksgiving. On Black Friday, it will close earlier at 2 p.m. ET.
Trading Resumes After Thanksgiving
Following the Thanksgiving holiday, regular trading hours will resume. Wall Street will continue its operations without interruption until late December. The next stock market closure is scheduled for Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas. Markets will also close early at 1 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve.
2025 Stock Market Holiday Schedule
- Thanksgiving: Closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, with an early closure at 1 p.m. ET on Nov. 28.
- Christmas: Closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, with an early closure at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 24.
Investors and travelers are encouraged to anticipate these changes during the bustling holiday season.
