U.S. Thanksgiving Pause: Banks, markets, and services closed November 27

Holiday closures and limited openings  
Thanksgiving, a federal holiday, brings widespread closures across financial and public services. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will suspend trading, banks will shut nationwide, and USPS will halt regular mail delivery, except Priority Mail Express. UPS and FedEx will also pause standard services. Government offices at federal and state levels will remain closed.  

Notable updates  

• Banks closed nationwide; services resume November 28  
• NYSE and Nasdaq shut for the holiday; trading resumes Friday  
• USPS closed, with only Priority Mail Express operating  
• UPS and FedEx suspend regular pickup and delivery  
• Federal and state government offices closed across the country  
• Major grocery chains like Kroger, Safeway, and Whole Foods open with reduced hours  
• Big‑box retailers including Walmart, Target, and Costco closed; pharmacies and convenience stores may operate  

Major takeaway  
Thanksgiving Day 2025 is a full pause for financial and government services. Shoppers and diners will need to check local store hours, as only select grocery and restaurant chains remain open with limited schedules.  

Sources: Hindustan Times, Providence Journal, KVUE, Daily Jagran, Daily Guardian