Market Moves: U.S. Stock Exchange Hours on Black Friday & Full 2024 Holiday Schedule
Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 3:11 pm ET
1min read As the holiday season approaches, investors and traders alike are eager to know the trading hours and market closures for the U.S. stock exchanges. This article outlines the market hours for Black Friday and the full 2024 holiday schedule to keep you informed and prepared.
The U.S. stock and bond markets will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. Stock markets will reopen on Black Friday, November 29, 2024, but with shortened hours. Trading will cease at 1 p.m. Eastern Time (1:15 p.m. for eligible options). This early closure allows traders and investors to enjoy the holiday while still enabling some trading activities.
Here's a breakdown of the market hours for Black Friday:
* Stock markets: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
* Bond markets: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
The full 2024 holiday schedule for U.S. stock exchanges is as follows:
| Holiday | Date | Market Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2024 | Closed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 15, 2024 | Closed |
| Washington's Birthday | February 19, 2024 | Closed |
| Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Closed |
| Memorial Day | May 27, 2024 | Closed |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19, 2024 | Closed |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2024 | Early close at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time |
| Labor Day | September 2, 2024 | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 28, 2024 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2024 | Early close at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time |
Understanding the market hours and closures is essential for planning your trading and investing activities during the holiday season. Keep this schedule handy to ensure you stay informed and make the most of your opportunities in the markets.
As an investor, it's crucial to stay updated on market trends, geopolitical dynamics, and technological advancements. Diversify your portfolio, consider multiple perspectives, and maintain a balanced approach to investing. By following these principles, you can navigate the markets with confidence and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
The U.S. stock and bond markets will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. Stock markets will reopen on Black Friday, November 29, 2024, but with shortened hours. Trading will cease at 1 p.m. Eastern Time (1:15 p.m. for eligible options). This early closure allows traders and investors to enjoy the holiday while still enabling some trading activities.
Here's a breakdown of the market hours for Black Friday:
* Stock markets: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
* Bond markets: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
The full 2024 holiday schedule for U.S. stock exchanges is as follows:
| Holiday | Date | Market Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2024 | Closed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 15, 2024 | Closed |
| Washington's Birthday | February 19, 2024 | Closed |
| Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Closed |
| Memorial Day | May 27, 2024 | Closed |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19, 2024 | Closed |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2024 | Early close at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time |
| Labor Day | September 2, 2024 | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 28, 2024 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2024 | Early close at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time |
Understanding the market hours and closures is essential for planning your trading and investing activities during the holiday season. Keep this schedule handy to ensure you stay informed and make the most of your opportunities in the markets.
As an investor, it's crucial to stay updated on market trends, geopolitical dynamics, and technological advancements. Diversify your portfolio, consider multiple perspectives, and maintain a balanced approach to investing. By following these principles, you can navigate the markets with confidence and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
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