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.

U.S. equity futures moved higher in early Friday trading, putting the S&P 500 on pace for its best monthly gain since February, as investors extended bets an an end-of-year rally tied to growth and inflation optimism in the world's biggest economy.

While Black Friday might be considered a holiday to many, most mail services will remain open and make deliveries.

S&P 500 futures are up 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are gaining 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures are advancing 0.4%. On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 138 points, or 0.31%, to 44,

Thanksgiving holiday. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange are both closed on Thanksgiving and will re-open on Nov. 29, but shut down early at 1 p.m. ET. The U.S. bond market will also be closed on Thursday and are scheduled to close at 2 p.