Unprecedented Black Friday crowds reduce sales
With 186.9 million Americans expected to shop between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, fewer bargains are expected to be found.
Black Friday is here.
Whether you’re looking for a new smartphone, clothing, jewelry, or this season’s hottest toys, shoppers are sure to find plenty of great deals available this year.
Black Friday has expanded in recent years. There’s also Cyber Monday, an online shopping event held on the Monday after Thanksgiving, and Small Business Saturday, which promotes shopping local on the Saturday following the November holiday.
Most major retailers, including Target, Walmart, and Best Buy, will be closed for Thanksgiving, but they will be open on Friday, November 28th, with Black Friday sales galore.
Here’s what you need to know about this year’s Black Friday retailers and their opening hours.
When is Black Friday 2025?
This year’s Black Friday is November 28th.
Small Business Saturday is November 29th and Cyber Monday is December 1st.
What time does Walmart open on Black Friday?
Walmart stores will open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
What time is Target open on Black Friday?
Target will open at 6 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 28, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
What time does Best Buy open on Black Friday?
Best Buy stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday, according to the company’s website. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
What time does the Apple Store open on Black Friday?
Apple Store hours vary by location, so the company recommends customers check the store locator tool on Apple.com to find the specific holiday hours of their local store.
What time do TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, and HomeGoods open on Black Friday?
A company spokesperson told USA TODAY that most TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and HomeGoods stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday. Store hours may vary by location, so we recommend checking the store website for specific location details.
Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
What time does Kohl’s open on Black Friday?
Kohl’s stores will open at 5 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 28, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
What time does JC Penney open on Black Friday?
J.C. Penney stores will open at 5 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 28, and closing times will vary by location, the company told USA TODAY. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
What time does Nordstrom open on Black Friday?
Nordstrom stores will open early and stay open late on Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY. The company’s website says some stores will open at 8 or 9 a.m. local time on Black Friday and close at 8 or 9 p.m. Store-specific hours can be found on Nordstrom.com.
What time does American Eagle open on Black Friday?
Store hours vary by location and mall, but most American Eagle stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Our U.S. stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but our Canadian stores will remain open.
What time does Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Ace Hardware open on Black Friday?
Home Depot stores will be open during regular business hours on Black Friday, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Most stores open at 6am on weekdays. Lowe’s stores will open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday.
Both Home Depot and Lowe’s stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so business hours vary by location. The company encourages customers to contact their local store for specific Black Friday business hours.
What time do Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s open on Black Friday?
The company confirmed to USA TODAY that both stores will be open on Black Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Both stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Thanksgiving.
What time does REI open on Black Friday?
REI stores will be closed on both Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY.
What time does Belk open on Black Friday?
Belk’s regular stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday, while the outlet stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
What are Burlington’s business hours on Black Friday?
The Burlington store will be closed on Thanksgiving and open from 7 a.m. to midnight on Black Friday, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
What time does Sephora open on Black Friday?
Sephora store hours vary based on the region and mall’s mandated hours, the company told USA TODAY. Customers can use the company’s store locator to find the opening hours of a particular store.
What time does Victoria’s Secret open on Black Friday?
All Victoria’s Secret stores will be open on Black Friday and have extended business hours, but hours may vary and will follow each mall’s schedule, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. All U.S. stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
What time does IKEA open on Black Friday?
IKEA stores will be open as usual on Black Friday, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Store hours may vary by location, so we recommend checking the IKEA website or calling your local store for more information on holiday hours.
What time will Petco and PetSmart open on Black Friday?
PetSmart stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Petco store hours will vary by location on Black Friday, with some stores opening as early as 8 a.m., a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Petco stores will also be closed on Thanksgiving.
What time does Barnes & Noble open on Black Friday?
Holiday hours vary by location, so Barnes & Noble recommends checking the website for holiday hours for your local store. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
What time does Office Depot, OfficeMax, and Staples open on Black Friday?
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, but will be open as usual on Black Friday, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
Staples will also be closed on Thanksgiving and open on Black Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. However, stores that normally close early will follow regular business hours.
What time does Tractor Supply Company open on Black Friday?
Tractor Supply Co. stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Gabe Hauari is USA TODAY’s national trends news reporter. You can follow him at X @gabehauari Or email Gdhauari@gannett.com.
