Black Friday falls on November 25, 2022 and many are wondering if the banks are open on the biggest shopping day of the year?
The short answer is yes, banks are open on Black Friday. While Thanksgiving, which takes place on Thursday, November 24 this year, is one of the 10 American holidays in 2022, Black Friday is not.
For those wondering, the the exchange will also be open on Black Friday, but not for a full trading day. The Nasdaq Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will be open from 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time to 1:00 p.m., while the bond market will close at 2:00 p.m. For reference, regular trading hours runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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As for those working on Black Friday, the good news is that many stores have started their holiday shopping deals early, including best buy, Home deposit and walmart. But for those enjoying a pleasant four-day long weekend, there are plenty of Black Friday deals to be had – including from these retailers who are keeping it old school in opening their shops at dawn to satisfy the most fervent bargain hunters. No matter when, where, or how you track down the biggest holiday thefts, it’s best to track these tips for shopping smart on Black Friday (and Cyber Monday).
Below we present a complete schedule of all US holidays for 2022. Please note that this year’s list includes June 19 – the June 19 holiday commemorating the end of slavery – after Congress has voted in 2021 to make it the 12th federal holiday.
Holidays 2022
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 17 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr Day |
| the 21st of February | Monday | President’s Day |
| May 30 | Monday | Remembrance Day |
| June 20 | Monday | Juneteenth (Observed) |
| 4th July | Monday | independence day |
| September 5 | Monday | Labor Day |
| October 10 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| November 11th | Friday | veterans day |
| November 24 | Thursday | thanksgiving day |
| December 26 | Monday | Christmas (Observed) |