Stock market holidays · Black Friday
Is the stock market open on Black Friday?
The stock market is closed all day on Thanksgiving, the fourth Thursday of November. It reopens on Black Friday for a shortened session that ends at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Yes, but only until 1:00 PM ET. The stock market closes early on Black Friday and is closed all day on Thanksgiving.
Black Friday market hours, 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | NYSE & Nasdaq |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, November 27, 2026 | Early close, 1:00 PM ET |
| 2027 | Friday, November 26, 2027 | Early close, 1:00 PM ET |
What else is open on Black Friday
- Stocks (NYSE and Nasdaq): early close, 1:00 pm et.
- Bond market: Closed on Thanksgiving. In 2026 SIFMA recommends a 2:00 PM ET early close on Black Friday.
- Banks: Closed on Thanksgiving. Most banks are open on Black Friday, which is not a federal holiday.
Thanksgiving week hours
Monday through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week are normal trading days. Thursday is a full holiday. Friday is a half day for stocks, ending at 1:00 PM ET, with eligible options trading until 1:15 PM.
Why Black Friday trading is quiet
Many traders take the day off, so volume on Black Friday is usually among the lowest of the year. Thin trading can make prices a little jumpier than normal, which is worth keeping in mind before placing a large market order.
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Black Friday market hours — FAQ
Is the stock market open on Black Friday?
Yes, but only until 1:00 PM ET. The stock market closes early on Black Friday and is closed all day on Thanksgiving.
Is the stock market open on Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, 2026. NYSE and Nasdaq: early close, 1:00 pm et.
Is the stock market open on Black Friday 2027?
Black Friday 2027 is Friday, November 26, 2027. NYSE and Nasdaq: early close, 1:00 pm et.
Are banks open on Black Friday?
Closed on Thanksgiving. Most banks are open on Black Friday, which is not a federal holiday.
Is the stock market open on Thanksgiving?
No. The NYSE and Nasdaq are closed all day on Thanksgiving: November 26, 2026 and November 25, 2027.
What time does the stock market close on Black Friday?
The stock market closes early, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, instead of the usual 4:00 PM.
Dates from the NYSE holiday calendar. Bond market hours follow SIFMA’s recommendations.
