As the much-anticipated year-end holiday season approaches, following the Thanksgiving holiday on November 28th is the annual “Black Friday.” Whether it’s getting together with friends or gearing up for some year-end shopping spree, knowing the operating hours of major retailers is a key step in your strategy.
This Thanksgiving, many businesses have decided to follow traditional practices: remaining closed on Thanksgiving Day and then opening earlier or extending their hours on Black Friday. Some retailers have adjusted their Black Friday operating hours, with specific opening times varying by location, so it’s advisable for the public to check the operating hours of stores near them in advance.
In addition, Thanksgiving is a federal statutory public holiday in the United States, resulting in the closure of government agencies, major banks, schools, and more on that day.
– Macy’s: Closed on Thanksgiving Day; will extend operating hours on Friday from 6 am to 11 pm.
– Best Buy: Closed on Thanksgiving Day; many businesses will open at 6 am on Friday, with store times varying by location.
– Costco: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, with most stores opening at 9 am on Friday.
– Sam’s Club: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, resumes operations on Friday.
– Target: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, opens at 6 am local time on Friday. Target announced that from November 30th to December 23rd, stores will extend their hours from 7 am to midnight.
– Walmart: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, with most stores opening at 6 am on Friday.
– Apple Store: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, with most stores reopening at 8 am on Black Friday.
– Marshalls: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, with most stores reopening at 7 am on Black Friday.
– Kohl’s: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, opens at 5 am on Friday.
– J.C. Penney (JCP): Closed on Thanksgiving Day, opens at 5 am on Friday.
– IKEA: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, usual operating hours on Friday.
– Lowe’s: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, with most stores opening at 6 am on Friday.
– Home Depot: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, opens at 6 am on Friday, with store times varying by location.
– PetSmart: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, with most stores opening at 7 am on Friday.
While most retailers choose to close on Thanksgiving, a few will remain open, such as Amazon-owned convenience store “Whole Foods,” super chain supermarket Kroger, Sprouts Famers Market, healthcare giant CVS, Starbucks, and others.
However, on Thanksgiving itself, the operating hours of businesses will be shortened, with store times varying by location. If you don’t find a particular store you need on the list, you can check their operating hours online or call in advance. All times are in local time.