Is the US bond market closed the day after Thanksgiving?
The short answer
No. The US bond market is open the day after Thanksgiving, but it closes early at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, according to SIFMA's recommended holiday schedule for US dollar-denominated fixed income securities.
What SIFMA recommends
SIFMA recommends a full market close on Thanksgiving Day and an early close at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time the following day for trading of US dollar-denominated government securities, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, over-the-counter investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and secondary money market trading in bankers' acceptances, commercial paper and Yankee and Euro certificates of deposit.
SIFMA states that its early and full market close recommendations are recommendations only, and each member firm decides for itself whether its fixed income departments remain open for trading. SIFMA also states that early close recommendations do not affect the closing time for settlements.
The 2026 dates
According to SIFMA's holiday schedule, Thanksgiving Day 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, and the early close is Friday, November 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
For comparison, the NYSE lists Thanksgiving Day 2026 as Thursday, November 26 and an early close at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 27, 2026 for its markets. That is the stock exchange schedule, not the bond market schedule.
What this does not cover
The sources above do not state whether every individual bond dealer or trading desk stays open. SIFMA's schedule is a recommendation, so actual desk hours are set by each firm.
| Source | Date | Close (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| SIFMA (bonds) | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. |
| NYSE (stocks) | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. |
Questions
Is the bond market closed on the day after Thanksgiving?
No. SIFMA recommends an early close at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time that day, not a full closure.
What time does the bond market close the day after Thanksgiving?
SIFMA's recommended early close is 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. SIFMA notes the early close does not change the closing time for settlements.
Is the stock market closed the day after Thanksgiving?
No. According to the NYSE, its markets close early at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving.
Sources
Checked against these official sources on October 21, 2026 by the Kairotick team. Rules and schedules change; check the source before you rely on a detail.
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