Thanks to mobile apps and online brokerages, many investors are trading stocks every day. With access so easy, it’s easy to think that transactions happen 24/7. But the holidays can disrupt normal schedules. Since Thanksgiving 2025 is on Thursday, November 27, here’s what you need to know about market hours.
Will the stock market be open on Thanksgiving 2025?
Won’t. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 27, 2025.
There will be no trading activity during the holidays. Orders placed on Thanksgiving will not be executed until the market reopens. Trading will resume on Friday, November 28, 2025 (Black Friday), but the trading session will be shortened, closing at 1:00 PM ET.
How about the international market?
Since Thanksgiving is not an internationally recognized holiday, Forex trading usually remains open. Traders can still monitor global activity, but U.S. trades will not settle until domestic markets reopen.
Will bond markets be open on Thanksgiving 2025?
Won’t. U.S. bond markets are also closed on Thanksgiving Day.
On Black Friday, November 28, 2025, the bond market will operate on a shortened schedule, closing at 2:00 PM ET. These times generally follow the recommendations of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
Stock market holiday arrangements for 2025
Below is the official 2025 NYSE/NASDAQ holiday calendar:
- New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1
- Martin Luther King Day – Monday, January 20
- Presidents Day – Monday, February 17
- Good Friday – Friday 18 April
- Memorial Day – Monday, May 26
- Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19
- Independence Day – Friday 4th July
- Labor Day – Monday, September 1
- Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 27
- Christmas – Thursday 25th December
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- Black Friday – Friday, November 28 (Closes at 1:00 PM ET)
- Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24 (Closes at 1:00 PM ET)
How does the stock market perform during Thanksgiving?
View 10 years of performance data Miscellaneous foolwe have some insights into how the stock market typically performs during the week of Thanksgiving. Over the past decade, the market has largely risen during holiday weeks. The only years to report losses are 2018 and 2022.
If you plan to trade around Thanksgiving 2025, remember: There will be no trading in U.S. stocks or bonds on November 27. Activity will resume the next day, but trading hours will be shortened. Planning ahead ensures your transaction isn’t delayed during the holiday-shortened week.
Do you view the holiday shutdown as disruptive, or do you view it as an opportunity to take a step back and re-evaluate your portfolio?
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Amanda Blankenship is the editor-in-chief of District Media. She holds a BA in Journalism from Wingate University, is a frequent contributor to a number of websites, and enjoys sharing her personal financial stories with others. When she’s not typing away at her desk, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, son, husband, and dog. In her free time, you might find her immersed in a book, hiking, or playing role-playing video games.
