Thanksgiving Holiday Shuts U.S. Markets, Early Closure on Black Friday

U.S. stock and bond markets close for Thanksgiving and reopen Friday with shortened trading hours.

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024.
On Black Friday, November 29, 2024, U.S. stock markets will reopen but close early at 1 p.m. ET, while bond markets will close at 2 p.m. ET.
Thanksgiving week historically sees positive market performance, with the S&P 500 rising 69% of the time since 1960 on Black Friday, based on Macrotrends data.
Retail sector stocks and ETFs often see increased activity around Black Friday due to strong consumer spending trends.
The next full market closure will be on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, with early closures planned for Christmas Eve.