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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
Friday, November 24, 2028
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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.