Black Friday 2026–2027: stocks and bonds
| Date | Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Bond market (SIFMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 27, 2026 | Early close 1:00 PM ET | Early close 2:00 PM ET |
| Friday, November 26, 2027 | Early close 1:00 PM ET | Not yet published |
Stock market dates follow the NYSE holiday calendar. Bond market entries are SIFMA recommendations, which firms may choose not to follow. Unscheduled closures are not covered. SIFMA · 2026-10-21
The week of Black Friday 2026
| Date | Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Bond market (SIFMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 23, 2026 | Open, regular hours | Open |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | Open, regular hours | Open |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | Open, regular hours | Open |
| Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Closed | Closed |
| Friday, November 27, 2026 | Early close 1:00 PM ET | Early close 2:00 PM ET |
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. It is not a holiday, but NYSE and Nasdaq close early at 1:00 p.m. ET, and SIFMA usually recommends a 2:00 p.m. ET bond market close. Trading volume is usually light.
Other markets on Friday, November 27, 2026
- China A-shares: Open
- Hong Kong: Open
- Forex: Forex trades around the clock on weekdays, but liquidity is thinner when US markets are closed. Many brokers shorten trading hours on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; check with your broker.
FAQ
Is the stock market open on Black Friday 2026?
Yes, but only until 1:00 PM ET. On Friday, November 27, 2026, NYSE and Nasdaq close early at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (UTC 18:00).
Is the bond market open on Black Friday 2026?
SIFMA recommends an early bond market close at 2:00 PM ET.