Is the stock market open on Black Friday in 2024? The answer to this question is yes. The stock market will be open Friday, November 29, for the annual shopping event.
However, investors will need to watch the clock closely. This is because the stock market will not be open for regular trading hours, which run from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Eastern time Monday through Friday. Rather, both the Nasdaq Stock Market and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will close early, at 1 pm Eastern time, on Black Friday.
Bond traders will have to stick around just a little longer on Friday, November 29, with the bond markets open until 2 pm that day.
Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free E-Newsletters
Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more - straight to your e-mail.
Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice - straight to your e-mail.
If history is any guide, stocks could continue momentum into year's end. According to Yardeni Research, the S&P 500 has finished December higher 69 times since 1928 – the most of any month. The index has averaged a 1.3% gain in December over that time frame, coming in third behind April (+1.4%) and July (1.7%) as the strongest month for stocks.
As for Black Friday, the early dismissal will give investors a chance to scoop up some of the hottest shopping deals of the holiday season. While many stores started early sales this year – including Target, Walmart and Costco – there are still plenty of deals to be found. And while in recent years, many shops have adjusted their store hours, plenty of spots such as Best Buy and Macy's still offer early Black Friday shopping hours.
Regardless of when and where you do your holiday shopping, make sure to familiarize yourself with these tips for scoring the best Black Friday deals. And if you're looking to save on shipping, consider an Amazon Prime membership. If you're new, you could qualify for a free trial.
Are banks open on Black Friday? The answer to that question is yes. While banks will be closed Thursday, November 28, for Thanksgiving, Black Friday is not a bank holiday in 2024, and so banks will be open.
Below, we feature a full schedule of all stock market holidays and bond market holidays for 2024.
2024 Market Holidays
| Date | Holiday | NYSE | Nasdaq | Bond Markets* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Jan. 1 | New Year's Day (Observed) | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Monday, Jan. 15 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Monday, Feb. 19 | Presidents' Day/Washington's Birthday | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Thursday, March 28 | Maundy Thursday | Open | Open | Early close (2 p.m.) |
| Friday, March 29 | Good Friday | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Friday, May 24 | Friday Before Memorial Day | Open | Open | Early close (2 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 27 | Memorial Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Wednesday June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Monday, July 1 | Monday Before Independence Day | Early close (1 p.m.) | Early close (1 p.m.) | Early close (2 p.m.) |
| Thursday, July 4 | Independence Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Monday, Sept. 2 | Labor Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Monday, Oct. 14 | Columbus Day | Open | Open | Closed |
| Friday, Nov. 11 | Veterans Day (Observed) | Open | Open | Open |
| Thursday, Nov. 28 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Friday, Nov. 29 | Day After Thanksgiving | Early close (1 p.m.) | Early close (1 p.m.) | Early close (2 p.m.) |
| Wednesday, Dec. 25 | Christmas Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
* Data is provided by the NYSE and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). This schedule is subject to change.
Related content
- Kiplinger's Earnings Calendar for This Week
- When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
- Which Stores Open on Black Friday?
-
ESPN to Acquire NFL Network and RedZone in Exchange for 10% Equity StakeESPN will take control of NFL Network and RedZone, while the NFL secures a 10% stake in ESPN — a move that could change how fans watch football.
-
Stocks Rally on Apple Strength: Stock Market TodayThe iPhone maker will boost its U.S. investment by $100 billion, which sent the Dow Jones stock soaring.
-
Stocks Rally on Apple Strength: Stock Market Today
The iPhone maker will boost its U.S. investment by $100 billion, which sent the Dow Jones stock soaring.
-
What to Know About Multisector ETFsMultisector bond funds allow investors to pick and choose among a wide array of assets.
-
I'm an Estate Planning Attorney: These Are the Two Legal Documents Everyone Should HaveEvery adult should have a health care proxy and power of attorney — they save loved ones time, money and stress if a sudden illness or injury leaves you incapacitated.
-
I'm a Financial Professional: Here's My Investing Playbook for Political UncertaintyFor successful long-term investing in a politically charged environment, investors should focus on economic data, have a diversified portfolio and resist reacting to daily headlines.
-
Rally Pauses for Hot Earnings, Cool Data: Stock Market TodayMarkets were mostly mixed Tuesday after decisive moves Friday and Monday.
-
The Truth About the Dark Side of Rooftop Solar PanelsRampant bankruptcies in the solar panel industry have left many consumers with systems that don't work and no way to get them fixed. Worse, they're being hounded to keep paying despite not receiving what they were promised. What can they do?
-
Six Big Beautiful Opportunities: Advisers' Guide to Tax and Client StrategiesHere are several ways financial professionals can help their clients maximize opportunities in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which extends key TCJA provisions, introduces increased deductions for people 65 and older and more.
-
Dow Rises 585 Points on Rate Cut Hope: Stock Market TodayStocks moved more than 1% again Monday, this time to the upside following the Jobs Friday sell-off.
