Shopping day (not a holiday)
Is everything open on Black Friday?
Friday, November 27, 2026
A normal business day: banks, markets and stores are all open. Retailers open early with doorbuster sales; the stock market trades a half day.
| Place | Status |
|---|---|
| Banks | Open |
| Federal offices & courts | Open |
| Post office (USPS) | Open |
| UPS & FedEx | Open |
| Stock market (NYSE/Nasdaq) | Limited hours NYSE and Nasdaq close early at 1:00 p.m. ET; the bond market closes at 2:00 p.m. ET. |
| Public schools | Varies Most public schools are closed for the Thanksgiving long weekend. |
| Major retailers (Walmart, Target) | Open Most big-box stores open very early (often 5–6 a.m.) with extended hours and doorbuster pricing. |
| Grocery stores | Open |
| Restaurants | Open |
| DMV & local government | Open |