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Black Friday is approaching, and that means it’s time to start planning. While many people’s first instinct is to shop Black Friday deals online, you may prefer to snag your gifts in person.
To help you get ready for the biggest shopping event of the season, we’ve looked at the top retailers in America and put together a guide on when they’ll be open this Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
While most major chains will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, some stores will be open as early as 5 a.m. the following morning. We’ll be updating this list as more retailers announce dates.
Note: Some information below are estimates based on past Black Friday hours. Exact hours may also differ by location, so contact your local store for precise information.
RetailerThanksgiving store hoursBlack Friday store hoursBarnes & NobleClosedDoors open at 8 AM local timeBath & Body WorksClosedVaries by locationBest BuyClosedDoors open at 5 AM local timeBurlington Coat FactoryClosedDoors open at 7AM local timeCostcoClosedDoors open at 9 AM local timeDick’s Sporting GoodsClosedDoors open at 6 AM local timeGamestopClosedDoors open at 7 AM local timeHome DepotClosedDoors open at 6 AM local timeJCPenneyClosedDoors open at 5 AM local timeKohl’sClosedDoors open at 5 AM local timeLowe’sClosedDoors open at 6 AM local timeMacy’sClosedDoors open at 6 AM local timeMarshallsClosedDoors open at 7 AM local timeMichaelsClosedDoors open at 7 AM local timeOld NavyClosedVaries by locationPetSmartClosedVaries by locationSam’s ClubClosedStores operate at regular hoursTargetClosedDoors open at 7 AM local timeUltaClosedDoors open at 6 AM local timeWalmartClosedDoors open at 5 AM local time
When is Black Friday 2022?
This year, Black Friday falls on November 25, the day following Thanksgiving in the United States. Most stores open earlier and close later than usual on Black Friday, giving you more time to shop.
Is it better to shop Black Friday deals online or in-store?
Although Black Friday and Cyber Monday used to be entirely separate events, they’ve grown nearly synonymous over the last few years. At this point, it’s rare to find a store that offers different deals on Black Friday than they do on Cyber Monday.
In recent years, we’ve seen Black Friday savings start earlier than ever. If you’re shopping online, you could start hunting for deals right now.
Unless you need to try your purchases out before buying — say, if you’re looking at clothes — you’re better off buying online.
But no matter which option you choose, keep in mind that there are real people working to process your orders. Be mindful and patient with the workers around the country racing to fulfill Black Friday requests, whether they’re behind a counter or in a warehouse. After all, they deserve a peaceful holiday season too.