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U.S. Markets Reopen for Shortened Black Friday Session After Thanksgiving Halt

Investors enter the brief session following a full holiday pause, with volatility elevated by AI valuation concerns.

Overview

  • NYSE and Nasdaq open at 9:30 a.m. ET and close at 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday, with normal hours set to resume Monday, December 2.
  • U.S. equities, the bond market, and over-the-counter trading were closed Thursday in observance of the federal holiday.
  • Banks, the U.S. Postal Service, and major shippers curtailed or suspended operations on Thanksgiving.
  • Foreign exchanges in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and London stayed open during the U.S. holiday.
  • Historical Thanksgiving-week gains contrast with 2025’s softer backdrop, as the S&P 500 is down about 0.4% in November and tech concentration has intensified swings.