Here's what you need to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open or closed on Black Friday this year.

Now, of course, there’s another “holiday” on the day after Thanksgiving —namely, the shopping extravaganza known as Black Friday. So, what will be open (or closed) on Thanksgiving and Black Friday? Here’s what to expect.

Thursday: U.S. markets are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Friday: Markets close early in the U.S. The stock market closes at 1 p.m., while bond markets are slated to shut down an hour later. Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shopping season.

Here’s what investors should know about trading hours on Turkey Day. The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market will be closed Thursday. The U.S. bond market and over-the-counter markets will also be closed.

Here's what you need to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open or closed on Thanksgiving this year.