What time does the stock market close today? Black Friday market hours today explained

Stock market hours today: If you’re planning to trade stocks or bonds today, Black Friday, November 28, 2025, here’s what you need to know: the US stock market is open, but it’s not a full session, as per reports.

What time does the market close today

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq opened at their usual 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, but trading will end early at 1:00 p.m. ET. That gives investors just three and a half hours to make trades before the long holiday weekend kicks off.

Is the stock market open today

Options tied to US equities generally follow the same early close, with most contracts stopping at 1:00 p.m. ET. Some venues may allow eligible options to trade until 1:15 p.m., but it’s best to check your broker for any platform-specific deadlines, as per a Ts2.tech report.


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US bond market hours today on Black Friday

The US bond market is also open today, closing slightly later than equities at 2:00 p.m. ET, following the schedule recommended by SIFMA. Liquidity can taper off even earlier, so much of the trading activity is often concentrated in the morning session.

Why the stock market closes early on Black Friday

While Black Friday is not a federal holiday, it’s treated as a “quasi-holiday” on Wall Street, as per the Ts2.tech report. Many offices operate with reduced staff, and trading floors traditionally wind down early to allow market professionals to enjoy the holiday weekend.

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When will normal market hours start

Normal market hours will resume on Monday, December 2, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. The next holiday to watch is Christmas Day, with an early close also scheduled for Christmas Eve.

FAQs

What time does the stock market close today?

The NYSE and Nasdaq will close early at 1:00 p.m. ET.

When does the stock market close today?

Trading in equities will wrap up at 1:00 p.m. ET for Black Friday.