Thanksgiving is a day for family, feasting, and gratitude. But for anyone hoping to run last-minute errands or manage financial tasks, it can also be a day of frustration. On Thursday, November 27, 2025, the world effectively presses pause. Essential services from mail delivery to stock trading will halt in observance of the federal holiday. Below you’ll know exactly what will be open and closed, ensuring you can plan your week without any unwelcome surprises.
The Mail and Package
Will your mail and packages be delivered on Thanksgiving? The short answer is no. The United States Postal Service (USPS) treats Thanksgiving as a federal holiday. This means all post office locations will be locked up tight. Your regular mail carrier will not be making the rounds on Thursday. As confirmed by sources like ABC10, mail delivery services will resume their standard schedule on Friday, November 28. If you are waiting for an important letter or a last-minute online order, you will need to wait an extra day.
Banking and Financial Services
Need to handle banking on Thanksgiving Day? Plan to do it before the holiday. Banks across the country follow the federal holiday schedule, which includes Thanksgiving. Their physical branches will be closed on Thursday. However, the closure is typically just for the single day. Most banks will reopen their doors on Black Friday, November 28. It’s a good idea to verify with your particular branch because some can have somewhat different hours on the Friday following the holiday. Online and mobile banking apps will probably continue to be available for urgent needs.
Stock Market Trading Hours
Can you trade stocks while the turkey is in the oven? The financial markets will be silent on the holiday. Major exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq adhere strictly to the federal holiday calendar. This means all trading activity will be paused for Thanksgiving Day. There will be no buying or selling of stocks, bonds, or ETFs on Thursday. Investors can expect the markets to reopen and resume normal operations on the next business day, which is Friday. This provides a brief respite in the usually non-stop world of finance.
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Government Operations
What about dealing with government offices? Whether it is a local DMV, a state office, or a federal agency, do not expect any to be open. Government offices at every level—local, state, and federal—will be closed for Thanksgiving. This means all non-essential services will be unavailable for the day. Any public business, from applying for permits to seeking in-person assistance, will need to be postponed. These offices will reopen and resume their standard services on the next business day following the holiday.
