U.S. stock and bond markets are closed Thursday, Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving Day. Trading picks up again Friday—or Black Friday, if you prefer—but the days are shortened: The stock market closes at 1 p.m., while the bond market is set to close at 2 p.m. 1 2

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

CNBC brings you fast, accurate, and actionable business news and market updates. Why Trump’s ‘quiet, piggy’ comment should be seen as a warning

Shares of BJ's Wholesale climbed more than 2%, while Gap stock jumped 5.5%. Intuit shares climbed 3.5%, as Ross Stores gained 3%. Finally, Veeva stock plunged more than 7% in premarket action.

U.S. stocks opened higher on Friday as markets looked to bounce back after the most volatile session for the S&P 500 since April. The S&P 500 rose by 31 points, or 0.5%, at 6,567. The Nasdaq Composite gained 100 points,

The stock market is already losing ground after surging at the open. The S&P 500’s gain was down to 0.9%, while the Nasdaq Composite was up 1%, cutting its gain in half. The Dow was up 287 points, or 0.