If you’re planning on shopping the Black Friday sales this year—and who isn’t?—you’ll need to know when retailers will open their doors.
Black Friday has traditionally taken place the day after Thanksgiving, but some retailers and outlet stores have started kicking off their Black Friday sales a day early, opening their doors to eager shoppers on Thanksgiving while the turkey is still on the table. But several retail chains, including BJ’s, Dillard’s, Nordstrom, Costco, Sam’s Club, T.J. Maxx, and Marshalls have held the line. They prefer to stick with Friday as the big kickoff to the holiday shopping season.
We’ve put together an alphabetical list of retailers to help you plan your deal-hunting, indicating which stores will be open on Thanksgiving, which are waiting until Friday, and what times each will open and close their doors to shoppers. Opening times can vary by state, however, so you might want to call stores a few days before Thanksgiving to verify their hours and any time limits on doorbusters. And some major chains remain mum until the 11th hour, so you’ll have to call them to check, too. But this list provides a good guide.
Strict laws in Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island prevent most stores from opening on Thanksgiving. The earliest that most retail stores can open in these states is 12:01 a.m. on Friday.
Store Hours for Thanksgiving and Black Friday
AAFESThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 4 a.m.
Academy SportsThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 5 a.m.
AC MooreThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 5 a.m. (Most locations.)
Babies “R” UsThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 8 a.m.
Barnes & NobleThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Bass Pro ShopsThanksgiving - Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Black Friday - Open 5 a.m.
Bath and Body WorksThanksgiving - Some stores open 6 p.m. to midnightBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.
Bealls FloridaThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Bealls:Thanksgiving - Open 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Bed Bath & BeyondThanksgiving - Closed at most locationsBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.
BelkThanksgiving - Open 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m.to 10 p.m.
Best BuyThanksgiving - Open 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.Thanksgiving Doorbusters start at 5 p.m.Black Friday - Open 8 a.m.
Big LotsThanksgiving - Open 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. Friday (May vary by location)Black Friday - Open 6 a.m.Online sale starts on Thanksgiving at 12 a.m.
BJ’s Wholesale ClubThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. (May vary by location)
Bon-TonThanksgiving - Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. FridayBlack Friday - Doorbuster deals end at 3 p.m. on Black Friday
Boscov’sThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Burlington Coat FactoryThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m.
Cabela’sThanksgiving - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (May vary by location)Black Friday - Open 5 a.m.Black Friday Doorbusters - 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Carson’sThanksgiving - Open 5 p.m. (staying open all night) Doorbusters until 3 p.m. FridayBlack Friday - Open all night and day until closing at 10 p.m. on Black Friday
Chico’sThanksgiving - Not yet announced, but mall stores will likely follow mall hours.Black Friday - Open 7 a.m. or follow mall hours.
CostcoThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 9 a.m. (Hours could vary by store or region. Check for updates.)
Crate & BarrelThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Hours vary by location)
Dick’s Sporting Goods Thanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.Black Friday - Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
DillardsThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or follow mall hours
Dollar GeneralThanksgiving - Open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.Black Friday - Regular store hours, varies by location
eBayTo be announced
Family DollarThanksgiving - Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Black Friday - Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Five BelowThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fry’s ElectronicsTo be announced
GameStopThanksgiving - Varies by location, call aheadBlack Friday - Open 5 a.m.
Gander MountainTo be determined
Goody’sThanksgiving - Open 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Guitar CenterThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
H&MThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Varies by location
Half Price BooksThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Regular hours
Harbor FreightThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Helzberg Diamonds Outlets:Thanksgiving - Most are closedBlack Friday - To be announced
Herberger’sThanksgiving - Open 11 a.m. through Black Friday
hhgreggThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hobby LobbyThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Home DepotThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.
HomeGoodsThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Varies by location
IKEAThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Varies by location
JC PenneyThanksgiving - Open at 2 p.m. open all night through Black FridayBlack Friday - Close at 10 p.m.Black Friday Online - Sales begin Thanksgiving at midnight.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft StoresThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.
Jos. A. BankThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Varies by location
KmartThanksgiving - Open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m., but check local storesBlack Friday - 1:01 a.m. to 9 p.m., some stores 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Kohl’sThanksgiving - Open at 5 p.m. overnight through Black Friday
Lord & Taylor Thanksgiving - Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Lowe’sThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Macy’sThanksgiving - Open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m.
MarshallsThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Varies by location
MeijerThanksgiving -Open 6 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m.
MenardsThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 5 a.m.
Michael’sThanksgiving - Most open 6 p.m., but varies by locationBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m., but varies by location
Modell’sTo be announced - Hours vary by location. Many open on Thanksgiving.
New York & CompanyThanksgiving - Open 7 a.m. to midnightBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to midnight
NordstromThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office Depot and OfficeMaxThanksgiving - Closed, but sales begin 12:01 a.m. onlineBlack Friday - Open 7:45 a.m.
Old NavyThanksgiving - Some stores open 4 p.m.Black Friday - Most open 5 a.m. but can vary by location
Palais RoyalThanksgiving - Open 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
PatagoniaThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pep BoysThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. Check local store hours
PetcoThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Most open 7 a.m. but it can vary by location
PetSmartThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Pier 1 ImportsThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Most locations.)
Raymour & FlaniganThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
REIThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Closed
Rite AidThanksgiving - Most stores will be open.Black Friday - Regular hours, most open at 7 a.m.
Sam’s ClubThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m.
SearsThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. to midnight, but check local storesBlack Friday - Open 5 a.m., some stores at 7 a.m.
Shoe CarnivalThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sierra Trading PostThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Stage StoresThanksgiving - Open 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
StaplesThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m.
Stein MartThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
TargetThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. until midnightBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.
The Container StoreThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open regular hours
Toys R UsThanksgiving - Open 5 p.m. and remains open through Black Friday.Black Friday - Closing time varies by store, but many close at 11 p.m.Doorbusters - Thanksgiving from 5 p.m. until midnight.
T.J. MaxxThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Varies by location
Tractor SupplyThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
True Value Thanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Varies by the franchise, but many 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WalgreensThanksgiving - 24-hour locations are openBlack Friday - Regular store hoursWalmartThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. and remains open all night through Black Friday
