Key Takeaways
- Thanksgiving Day Closure: U.S. stock markets will be fully closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
- Black Friday’s Short Session: Trading resumes on Black Friday, November 28, but for a shortened day, with markets closing early at 1 p.m. ET.
- Bond Market Schedule: The U.S. bond market is also closed on Thanksgiving and will close early at 2 p.m. ET on Black Friday.
- Next Holiday: After Thanksgiving, the next market holiday will be Christmas, with a full closure on December 25 and an early close on Christmas Eve.
Investors planning their trades around the holidays should mark their calendars. U.S. financial markets, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, will observe the Thanksgiving holiday with adjusted hours, providing a brief pause in trading activity.
Wall Street’s Thanksgiving Schedule
In observance of Thanksgiving, U.S. stock markets will be completely closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025. No trading will occur on this day, allowing traders, investors, and financial professionals to celebrate the national holiday.
A Short Day for Black Friday Trading
While shoppers head out for Black Friday deals, Wall Street will reopen on Friday, November 28, but it won’t be a full day of business. Both the NYSE and Nasdaq will operate on a condensed schedule, opening at the usual time but closing early at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.
This post-Thanksgiving early closure is a long-standing market tradition that allows participants to wrap up their week and extend the holiday with their families.
How the Bond Market is Affected
The U.S. bond market follows a similar pattern but with slightly different timing. According to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), the bond market will also be fully closed on Thanksgiving Day.
On Black Friday, bond trading will also have a shortened session, concluding at 2 p.m. ET, which is one hour later than the stock market’s close.
Looking Ahead to the Christmas Holiday
After the Thanksgiving break, Wall Street will return to its regular schedule until the Christmas holiday approaches. The next planned market closure will be for Christmas Day on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Following a similar holiday pattern, the markets are also scheduled for an early 1 p.m. ET close on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24. For investors, staying aware of these dates is key to managing portfolios and executing trades effectively during the festive season. Regular trading hours will resume on the Monday following the Thanksgiving weekend.
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