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

U.S. stock and bond markets will have shortened hours on Black Friday. Stock markets will close trading at 1 p.m. Eastern time, while bond markets will remain open until 2 p.m. Friday.

Stocks rose in early trading as Wall Street puts the finishing touches on one of its best months of the year.The S&P rose 0.3% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 123 points, or 0.3%, as of 9:55 a.

For those looking to trade or at least watch the tape rather than scope out deals, the day after Thanksgiving provides a limited window. After taking the day off for turkey and the fixings, a seeming skeleton crew of traders return for an abbreviated Black Friday session,

Key Takeaways The New York Stock Exchange and bond market will close on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.These markets also have a number of early closures—1 p.m. for the New York Stock Exchange and 2 p.

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

Stocks looked set to gain on Friday ahead of a shortened half day of trading on Black Friday. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 132 points, or 0.3%. Contracts tied to the S&P 500 also rose 0.