Stock Market Hours: Know What's Open and Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday 2025
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As the holiday season approaches, it's essential to know the stock market hours. This year, the U.S. stock market will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas, which are national holidays in the United States. Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November, with the earliest date being November 22 and the latest possible date being November 28. The standard trading hours for the U.S. stock market are from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. However, on the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, the market will close early at 1 p.m. Eastern time. If you're wondering, 'Is the stock market open today?' refer to this list of stock market holidays for late 2025. Here are the key dates to remember: - Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 27 - Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25 - Black Friday: Friday, November 28 (closes at 1 p.m. Eastern time) Additionally, the stock exchanges will close at 1 p.m. Eastern time on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24. It's worth noting that you can still place orders to buy and sell stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during extended trading hours, but be aware that this comes with increased risk due to lower trading volume and greater price volatility. For those interested in the bond market, the standard operating hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, as set by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
