Yes. The U.S. stock market is open on Black Friday, but it closes early at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
In 2026, Black Friday falls on Friday, November 27. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will trade from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET.
Black Friday Stock Market Hours in 2026
| Market | Black Friday 2026 schedule |
|---|---|
| NYSE-listed stocks | 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET |
| Nasdaq-listed stocks | 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET |
| U.S. stock market | Open with an early close |
| U.S. bond market | Recommended early close at 2:00 p.m. ET |
The NYSE lists a 1:00 p.m. ET close on Friday, November 27, 2026. Eligible NYSE options may trade until 1:15 p.m. ET. Nasdaq also lists November 27 as a 1:00 p.m. early-close day.
Is the Stock Market Open on Thanksgiving?
No. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, is a full U.S. stock market holiday. The NYSE and Nasdaq will be closed.
Are Extended-Hours Trades Available on Black Friday?
Extended-hours trading may be available through some brokers, but the schedule depends on the broker, exchange and security. Nasdaq normally lists premarket trading from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET and after-hours trading from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. Holiday schedules and broker access can differ.
Check your broker before placing an order. Early-close days may have different order deadlines, trading hours and liquidity conditions.
What About the Bond Market?
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, or SIFMA, recommends a 2:00 p.m. ET early close for U.S. fixed-income markets on Friday, November 27, 2026. The recommendation covers markets such as U.S. government securities, corporate bonds, municipal bonds and mortgage-backed securities.