HOLIDAY HOURS
Nov. 26, 2026: the quick list
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The date
Thanksgiving 2026
It falls on Thursday, Nov. 26. It is a federal holiday.
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Post office
No regular mail delivery and post offices are closed.
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Banks
Most banks
Branches close. ATMs and apps still work.
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Stocks
Black Friday close
NYSE and Nasdaq are closed Nov. 26 and close early Nov. 27.
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Bonds
SIFMA early close
The bond market closes Thanksgiving and closes early Friday.
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Stores
Big retailers
Many big chains stay closed Thursday and open early Friday.
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Black Friday
Mail and banks open
Post offices and banks are generally open on Friday.
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Scam texts
Forward spam
Fake delivery texts spike. Forward them to 7726.
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Plan your holiday
Read the guide
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