Black Friday returns on November 28 this year and several major retailers plan to open as early as 5 AM. Early openings aim to give shoppers a jump on holiday discounts and doorbuster promotions.
Retailers Welcoming Shoppers on Black Friday
Stores like Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy are expected to open their doors as crowds line up for some early hours of savings. Here are some of the retailers that will remain open on Black Friday:
- Walmart: Stores were closed on Thanksgiving but will open for Black Friday at 6 AM.
- Apple: Opening times for Apple stores will vary. The brand recommends that customers check the official website or the Apple locator tool for their local stores.
- Costco: Costco stores are set to open at 9 AM. Shoppers can also use the locator tool to find the opening hours for their local stores.
- Kohl’s: Stores open their doors at 5 AM, with great deals and up to 70% off clearance sale.
- At Home: Shoppers can get their home and Christmas decor at At Home stores at 8 AM.
- Target: After remaining shut on Thanksgiving, Target opens early at 6 AM for Black Friday.
- Best Buy: Stores will keep their doors open from 6 AM to 10 PM, as per the brand’s news release.
- Lowe’s: Lowe’s stores open at 6 AM after the Thanksgiving holiday.
- JCPenney: With massive discounts and giveaway offers, JCPenney stores will open at 5 AM, and the closing times will vary locally.
- American Eagle: The clothing brand will open its stores from 6 AM to 9 PM on Friday.
- Belk: Offering up to 80% discounts, Belk will open its stores from 6 AM to 10 PM. USA Today said that the outlet stores will be open from 8 AM to 9 PM.
- Burlington: After the Thanksgiving break, Burlington will open its doors at 7 AM on Friday.
- Sephora: Each store will have different opening hours based on its location. Shoppers can use the locator to check their local store timings.
- Bath & Body Works: While the stores are set to open at 6 AM on Friday, the timings can vary by location.
This year’s Black Friday lineup offers plenty of early-morning opportunities for deal seekers. Whether hunting for holiday gifts or planning bigger purchases, shoppers will find no shortage of early-morning openings this year.
