Black Friday deals are already popping up online, but let’s be honest—there’s something special about shopping on the actual day, even if it means camping out in line at your favorite store.
Black Friday hits right after Thanksgiving on November 29, and it’s when holiday shopping really kicks into high gear. We all know what that means: crazy deals, packed stores, and those long checkout lines.
Want to know when stores are opening? Here’s a list of Black Friday hours that we’ll keep updating as we learn more.
Key Takeaways
- Major retailers have varied opening times, with early birds like Walmart and Academy Sports opening as early as 5:00 AM, making timing critical for shoppers.
- Many retailers close on Thanksgiving Day but open early the next day for Black Friday sales. A few exceptions, like CVS, remain operational during the holiday.
- Some stores, such as Walmart, run extended Black Friday sales starting weeks before the official day, spreading the shopping frenzy over multiple days.
- Many stores launch their Black Friday deals online earlier than in-store, offering shoppers a head start.
- Some stores like Bath & Body Works and Walmart allow coupon stacking during Black Friday, while others provide exclusive gift sets or discounts.
- Stores like Macy’s stay open late (until 11:00 PM), while others like Sam’s Club open much later at 10:00 AM, catering to different shopping schedules.
- Black Friday has evolved into a weekend-long or even week-long event for many retailers, often culminating on Cyber Monday.
Top Black Friday Store Hours 2024/2025
Here are the Black Friday hours for major retailers. Keep in mind that hours at different locations may differ.
| Walmart | Opens 5 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Target | Opens 6 a.m. |
| Best Buy | Not yet announced (Opened 5 a.m. in 2022) |
| Macy’s | 6 a.m.–11:00 p.m. |
| GameStop | Opens 5 a.m. |
| Sam’s Club | Opens 10 a.m. |
| Costco | Opens 10 a.m. |
| Bath & Body Works | Opens 6 a.m. |
| Dick’s Sporting Goods | Most locations open at 6 a.m. |
| Apple stores | Most locations open at 8 a.m. |
| Lowe’s | Opens at 6 a.m. |
| Home Depot | Opens at 6 a.m. |
| TJ Maxx | Opens 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. |
| Kohls | Opens at 5 a.m |
| Ulta Beauty | Opens at 6 a.m. |
| Academy Sports | Opens at 5 a.m |
Other Black Friday & Thanksgiving Store Hours
#1. Academy Sports + Outdoors
- Black Friday: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#2. Apple
- Black Friday: Regular hours.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#3. Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores
- Black Friday: Varies by location.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#4. Ashley HomeStore
- Black Friday: Regular hours.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#5. At Home
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
- Black Friday: Opens 8 a.m. (variable)
#6. Banana Republic
- Black Friday: Variable
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#7. Barnes & Noble
- Black Friday: Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#8. Bass Pro Shops
- Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Opens 8 a.m.
#9. Belk
- Black Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#10. Big Lots
- Black Friday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
#11. BJ’s Wholesale Club
- Black Friday: Opens 7 a.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#12. Boscov’s
- Black Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
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#13. Cabela’s
- Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Opens 8 a.m.
#14. CVS
- Black Friday: Regular hours
- Thanksgiving Day: Open 24 hours
#15. Dillard’s
- Black Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#16. Dollar General
- Black Friday: Normal hours
- Thanksgiving Day: TBD (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. last year)
#17. DSW
- Black Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#18. Five Below
- Black Friday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#19. Fleet Farm
- Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#20. Footlocker
- Black Friday: Normal hours.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#21. GAP
- Black Friday: 6 a.m to 9 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#22. Guitar Center
- Black Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#23. Half Price Books
- Black Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#24. Harbor Freight Tools
- Black Friday: Opens 8 a.m. (most stores)
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#25. Hobby Lobby
- Black Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#26. JCPenney
- Black Friday: Opens at 5 a.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#27. HomeGoods
- Black Friday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#28. IKEA
- Black Friday: Regular hours
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#29. JOANN
- Black Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#30. Marshalls
- Black Friday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#31. Mattress Firm
- Black Friday: 8 a.m. or 9 a.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#32. Michaels
- Black Friday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
- Black Friday: Varies by location
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#34. Nordstrom
- Black Friday: Regular hours.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#35. Office Depot and OfficeMax
- Black Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
- Black Friday: TBD 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#37. Petco
- Black Friday: Opening at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#38. PetSmart
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
- Black Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
#39. REI
- Black Friday: Closed.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#40. Rite Aid
- Black Friday: Regular hours
- Thanksgiving Day: 24-hour locations open.
#41. Sephora
- Black Friday: Regular hours.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#42. Sportsman’s Warehouse
- Black Friday: Opens 6 a.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed
#43. Staples
- Black Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#45. Tractor Supply Company
- Black Friday: TBD (Opened 6 a.m. last year)
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#46. Trader Joe’s
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
- Black Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
#47. Ulta Beauty
- Black Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#48. Victoria’s Secret
- Black Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed.
#49. Walgreens
- Thanksgiving Day: NEW for 2023
- Black Friday: Open regular hours.
#50. Whole Foods
- Black Friday: Opens 7 a.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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What is the time for Black Friday?
According to our research, the Black Friday deals will be available in-store from Friday, November 15 until Sunday, November 17. And then another round of Black Friday deals will begin online on Monday, Nov. 25, and in stores on Friday, Nov. 29, at 6 am local time.
What are the earliest Black Friday stores open?
The following are a couple of the earliest Black Friday Store open:
- Target: 6 a.m.
- T.J. Maxx: 7 a.m.
- Ulta Beauty: 6 a.m.
- Victoria’s Secret: 6 a.m.
- Walmart: 6 a.m.
Our list above covers other early Black Friday stores open on November 29 and other Fridays in November 2024
How long is Black Friday at Walmart?
Walmart’s early 2024 Black Friday sales, which included toys, cookware, clothes, cosmetics, and more, started online on November 11. Stores will have sales from Friday, November 15 through Sunday, November 17. On Monday, November 25, more Black Friday discounts will go live online.
So altogether, we are looking at 3 weeks of Black Friday deals and discounts at Walmart.
How long does Black Friday last?
Originally, Black Friday was a one-day event. However, Black Friday has evolved into a prolonged sale event in recent years, with each retailer determining how long its Black Friday will last. For the most part, deals often start a week before Black Friday (November 29th, this year), go over the weekend, and end on Cyber Monday, lasting at least four days.
Why is Walmart Black Friday early?
The reason Walmart Black Friday is early is simple. They aim to draw in budget-conscious customers by offering a variety of deals and spreading out the cost of those purchases over a longer shopping period by launching its annual Black Friday series of sales events early on November 11, which is also Veterans Day.
What date is Black Friday in the shops?
This year, the deal will begin on Friday, November 29 and last for four days, ending on Cyber Monday, December 2. However, many stores, like Currys, John Lewis, Argos, Boots, and AO, have started their Black Friday bargains early.
What is the Amazon Black Friday sale?
Consumers have access to affordable prices on a range of goods, including toys, TVs, and furniture. Gamers can get fantastic discounts on consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, along with related accessories and subscriptions, during Black Friday’s popular tech sales.
What time do Black Friday sales start at Walmart?
The Walmart Black Friday deals will be available in-store on Friday, November 15 at 6 a.m. local time, according to a report from their representative. A second round of Walmart Black Friday sales is scheduled to launch in-store on November 29 and online on November 25 (with early access for Walmart Plus members beginning at noon and the general public opening at 5 p.m.).
Why is Black Friday so cheap?
Retailers plan their Black Friday sales for a whole year. In addition to offering doorbusters and discounts on seasonal items like holiday decorations and customary holiday gifts, they use the day to dump excess inventory.
But the reason Black Friday is so cheap dates back to the history of Black Friday. We have covered it in our article on Why is it called Black Friday?
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