Black Friday has evolved into an event that feels a bit outdated in the age of online shopping. Traditionally, the day after Thanksgiving marks the kickoff of the holiday shopping season. However, consumers are already being bombarded with early Black Friday deals from retailers weeks in advance, appearing in both advertisements and emails.
Consumer experts emphasize that significant discounts aren’t exclusive to Black Friday. They recommend that shoppers perform comparison shopping, study price trends, and read the fine print to ensure they’re purchasing items they truly want at competitive prices.
Nonetheless, many shoppers relish the experience of venturing out to local malls and shops. The lively holiday ambiance, filled with music and decorations, can be a draw. To incentivize foot traffic, retailers are offering special in-store promotions and exclusive items. Many stores that closed on Thanksgiving Day are set to reopen early on Friday to ramp up the holiday shopping frenzy.
According to historical trends and advertising claims, the most exceptional deals can be found during the four-day shopping stretch from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, often abbreviated as BFCM. This is especially true for high-ticket items, seasonal goods, and the latest must-have trends.
For those looking to plan their shopping ahead, here are the Black Friday store hours for several well-known national retailers:
Best Buy Black Friday hours
Best Buy will operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Black Friday hours
Most Dick’s Sporting Goods locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Home Depot Black Friday hours
Home Depot will open at 6 a.m. and will close at regular hours, which may vary by location.
JCPenney Black Friday hours
JCPenney stores will open their doors at 5 a.m.
Kohl’s Black Friday hours
Most Kohl’s stores will also open at 5 a.m.
Lowe’s Black Friday hours
Lowe’s will welcome shoppers starting at 6 a.m.
Macy’s Black Friday hours
Macy’s will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., but hours can vary between locations.
Sam’s Club Black Friday hours
Sam’s Club will operate during its standard hours.
Sephora Black Friday hours
Some Sephora outlets may open early and/or extend their hours; these will differ by location.
Target Black Friday hours
Most Target stores will open at 6 a.m.
Walmart Black Friday hours
Walmart will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
