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Public Holiday Regional: US-CA, US-DE, US-MI, US-NC, US-NH, US-OK, US-PA, US-WV

Day After Thanksgiving

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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Mostly closed
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block
FRI 24 Holiday
SAT 25 Weekend
SUN 26 Weekend

3-day weekend (November 24 – November 26)

📣 Traveler notes

The United States features diverse geography, including vast natural areas (e.g., Yellowstone, Alaska, canyonlands, Pacific Northwest), major cities (Manhattan, Chicago), and tropical destinations (Florida, Hawaii, Southern California).

  • The holiday period (Thanksgiving to New Year's) involves heavy crowds at airports, roads, and shopping areas; extra travel time and patience are recommended.
  • Most government offices, banks, and post offices are closed for federal holidays, though private businesses may remain open. Closures may shift if the holiday falls on a weekend.
  • When dining, privacy is favored, so joining an occupied table is generally inappropriate. Manners suggest avoiding slurring, noisy eating, or loud conversations. If invited to a home, bring a small host gift (e.g., wine or flowers), though the host may decline meal contributions. For group meals, ask if a dish contribution is desired.

About this holiday

Known as Black Friday, Day After Thanksgiving signals the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season. It is traditionally a very busy day for heavily discounted sales, with stores frequently opening early or continuing promotions for extended periods.