What's Open on Black Friday
| Date | Federal offices | Banks | Post offices | Stock market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026Black Friday | Open | Open | Open | Closes earlyCloses early, 1:00 p.m. ET |
| Fri, Nov 26, 2027Black Friday | Open | Open | Open | Closes earlyCloses early, 1:00 p.m. ET |
Banks: most follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, but hours vary by bank and branch. Post offices: rules from the U.S. Postal Service; local hours vary. Stock market: the major US exchanges' published holiday calendar. Check with your bank, post office or agency.
The details
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is not a federal holiday. Federal offices, banks and post offices are open on their normal schedule, and mail is delivered. In 2026 it falls on November 27 and in 2027 on November 26.
The stock market opens but closes early, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on the day after Thanksgiving. Many private employers and some state governments give the day off, so offices can be quiet, but no rule requires it.
Stores usually open early and stay open late. Government phone lines and online services work normally, though some agencies run with fewer staff.
Sources: U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Federal Holidays; Federal Reserve Board, Holidays Observed by the Federal Reserve System; New York Stock Exchange, holidays and trading hours; U.S. Postal Service newsroom, holidays. Checked October 17, 2026. Unofficial; hours vary by location.
Questions and answers
Is Black Friday a federal holiday?
No. It is a normal workday for federal offices, although many private employers give the day off.
Is the post office open on Black Friday?
Yes, post offices keep normal hours and mail is delivered.
What time does the stock market close on Black Friday?
At 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 27, 2026 and November 26, 2027.