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US Markets Open Black Friday: Shorter Trading Day Ahead
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- US stock markets are open on Black Friday, November 28.
- Trading will be shorter than usual, closing early.
- The S&P 500 historically rises post-Thanksgiving.
On Friday, November 28, the US stock market is open for trading, operating on a shorter schedule than usual after the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. Investors can expect an early market close, with specific hours set for this abbreviated session. This reduced trading day follows a pattern where the US market observes a holiday for Thanksgiving.
Historically, the period surrounding Thanksgiving and Black Friday has seen positive performance for the S&P 500 index. Reports indicate that this index has often risen in the week following Thanksgiving. Last year, for instance, the benchmark index saw a notable gain during this specific timeframe, continuing a trend observed in previous years, even with market fluctuations.
