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

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.

Dating back a century, the week of Thanksgiving and the stretch through New Year’s tends to be positive for stocks.

Although government-run services like the Post Office will be closed and garbage pickup in NYC will be on hold 24 hours after Turkey Day, there are plenty of chain stores and restaurants open Thursday.

Whether you need a last-minute essential or hope to accomplish some early Black Friday shopping, know before you go that these retailers and grocers are closed.