US benchmark stock market indices are set to resume trading with a shorter session on Friday, November 28, 2025, in celebration of Black Friday, a day synonymous with massive sales and discounts across the country. Following the closure on November 27 for Thanksgiving, Wall Street will welcome back traders for a limited trading day, according to the official New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holiday schedule.
Black Friday, which falls on the first Friday after Thanksgiving, is known as one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the United States. Retailers across the nation offer significant markdowns, drawing in a throng of shoppers eager to take advantage of the deals. The term “Black Friday” originated in the early 1960s when police officers in Philadelphia used it to describe the chaos that ensued from an influx of suburban shoppers in the city during the holiday shopping season.
Looking ahead, the NYSE holiday list indicates that the next scheduled market holiday will be Christmas Day on December 25, 2025. Additionally, the stock market is expected to close early for a shortened session on December 24, 2025. After the Christmas break, trading will fully resume on December 26, 2025.
Other notable upcoming holidays impacting market operations include Good Friday on April 3, 2026, Memorial Day on May 25, 2026, and Independence Day on July 3, 2026, among others. As the holiday shopping season unfolds, investors and traders are reminded to stay informed and consult certified experts before making financial decisions, as numerous factors can affect the market during this time.
