Press release 🌐 Macro 🌍 United States

U.S. Markets to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday on November 26, 2026

U.S. markets will be closed on November 26, 2026, for Thanksgiving and will close three hours early on November 27, 2026, with the regular session concluding at 1:00 p.m. ET.

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1 assets impacted (Stocks). Net bias: 0 Bullish, 0 Bearish, 1 Neutral. Strongest signal: SPX → 1/10 (90% confidence).

📊 Affected Assets (1)

SPX
Neutral 🤖 90%
⚡ Intraday 🌍 US ✨ Inferred

U.S. equities and options markets will be closed on November 26, 2026, and close three hours early on November 27, 2026, for Thanksgiving. This is a routine, fully scheduled holiday calendar change with no effect on valuations, earnings or flows.

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🎯 Key Takeaways

  • U.S. markets and UTP Plan participants will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
  • Regular market sessions on Friday, November 27, 2026, will end at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • Post-market trading sessions on November 27, 2026, are scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
  • Trade transactions reported after 1:00 p.m. ET on November 27 must include an extended-hours sale condition modifier.

📝 Executive Summary

U.S. equities and options markets, along with UTP Plan participants, will observe the Thanksgiving holiday by closing on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Additionally, markets will implement an early closing schedule on Friday, November 27, 2026, with the regular market session ending at 1:00 p.m. ET.

❓ FAQ

Will U.S. markets trade normally this week?

No. Markets are closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and close three hours early on Friday, November 27, 2026, for the Thanksgiving holiday.