Is Black Friday a Federal Holiday?
No. Black Friday is not a federal holiday. Friday, November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving, is not one of the 11 legal public holidays in 5 U.S.C. 6103(a); Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, is the federal holiday. Federal offices are open on Black Friday.
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Maintained by Archie Chang · Federal Register, OPM, USPS and NYSE sources checked October 25, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Is the day after Thanksgiving a day off for anyone?
As of October 25, 2026, no executive order closes executive agencies on November 27, 2026; we searched the Federal Register for orders closing agencies and found none dated 2026. Presidents can close agencies by executive order, and that order, not the statute, is what would give federal employees the day off.
Some states observe the day after Thanksgiving for state employees. Check your state's official holiday schedule, because states and employers set their own days off and this page does not list them.
What is open and closed on Friday, November 27, 2026
Each row links its source. As of October 25, 2026. Market hours are in Eastern Time; see stock market holidays for the full calendar and the federal holidays 2026 list.
| Who | Status |
|---|---|
| Federal offices | Open Friday, November 27, 2026, a regular federal workday. As of October 25, 2026, no executive order closes agencies on this date. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, is the holiday.Source: 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays, OPM: Federal Holidays, Federal Register: executive orders closing agencies (search) |
| USPS | Open: Friday, November 27, 2026 is not on USPS's 2026 holiday list. USPS lists Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, as a day with no mail service. Individual Post Office hours can vary, so check your local office.Source: USPS: holidays and events |
| Federal Reserve / banks | Open: the Federal Reserve Banks' holiday schedule has no closure on Friday, November 27, 2026. Commercial banks and credit unions set their own branch hours, so check your bank.Source: Federal Reserve Financial Services: holiday schedules |
| Stock market (NYSE) | Open with an early close at 1:00 p.m. ET (Day after Thanksgiving). NYSE lists eligible options closing at 1:15 p.m. ET.Source: NYSE: holidays and trading hours |
| Bond market (SIFMA) | Open with an early close: SIFMA recommends a 2:00 p.m. ET early close (Day after Thanksgiving).Source: SIFMA: holiday schedule |
| Federal pay and leave | A regular workday: no holiday pay applies, and employees who want the day off request annual leave. Holiday pay and leave rules apply only to days declared holidays by statute or by executive order, and OPM publishes those rules.Source: OPM: Holidays, Work Schedules, and Pay, 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays |
What stays open on Black Friday 2026
The stock and bond markets are open on a shortened day. NYSE closes at 1:00 p.m. ET and SIFMA recommends a 2:00 p.m. ET close, both after the Thanksgiving Day closure on Thursday, November 26. The Federal Reserve Banks and USPS are not closed, but commercial banks and Post Offices set their own hours.
Plan around the date
See the federal holidays 2026 page for every OPM holiday, the federal holidays 2027 page for 2027, the stock market holidays page for NYSE and bond market closes, the 2026 federal pay period calendar for pay dates, and military pay dates for DFAS dates.
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Questions
Is Black Friday a federal holiday?
No. The day after Thanksgiving is not one of the 11 legal public holidays in 5 U.S.C. 6103(a). Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, is the federal holiday and Friday, November 27 is a regular workday.
Do federal employees get Black Friday off?
Not without an executive order, and as of October 25, 2026 none closes agencies on November 27, 2026. Employees who want the day off request annual leave through their agency.
Is the stock market open on Black Friday 2026?
Yes, with an early close at 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday, November 27, 2026 (NYSE lists eligible options closing at 1:15 p.m. ET). NYSE is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26.
Is the bond market open on Black Friday 2026?
SIFMA recommends an early close at 2:00 p.m. ET on Friday, November 27, 2026, after a full close on Thanksgiving Day.
Is USPS open the day after Thanksgiving?
The day after Thanksgiving is not on USPS's 2026 holiday list; USPS lists Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) with no mail service. Post Office retail hours can vary, so check your local office.
Are banks open on Black Friday 2026?
The Federal Reserve Banks' holiday schedule has no closure on November 27, 2026. Commercial banks and credit unions set their own branch hours, so check your bank.
Do states observe the day after Thanksgiving as a holiday?
Some states observe it for state employees. Check your state's official holiday schedule, because each state sets its own holidays.
Sources: 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays · OPM: Federal Holidays · OPM: Holidays, Work Schedules, and Pay · Federal Register: executive orders closing agencies (search) · USPS: holidays and events · NYSE: holidays and trading hours · SIFMA: holiday schedule · Federal Reserve Financial Services: holiday schedules