Yes, Black Friday has been stretched to a multi-week event this year by some companies. And yes, many retailers began offering their best deals on Thanksgiving (or even Wednesday night). But there’s still something exciting about Black Friday shopping.
For some, it’s the sense of camaraderie. In the earliest hours of the day after Thanksgiving, everyone is full of the holiday spirit and, often, will offer tips on some of the best deals they’ve heard about. It’s a community, of sorts, though one that deteriorates somewhat through the day as doorbuster stock runs low and the crowds get thicker.
Planning on getting an early start on Black Friday 2019? Here’s when several major retailers plan to open their doors.
Belk
Thursday: 4 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: Check local store
Best Buy
Thursday: 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Opens at 7 a.m.
Saturday: Check local store
Costco
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: Check local store
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Thursday: Some locations open at 6 p.m.
Friday: Opens at 12:30 a.m.
Saturday: Check local store
GameStop
Thursday: Black Friday deals start at 3 p.m. local time
Friday/Saturday: Check local store
Home Depot
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Stores open at 6am
Saturday: Check local store
JC Penney
Thursday: Black Friday deals start at 2 p.m. local time
Friday/Saturday: Check local store
Kohl’s
Thursday: Black Friday deals start at 5 p.m. local time.
Friday/Saturday: Check local store.
Lowe’s
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Stores open at 6am
Saturday: Check local store
Macy’s
Thursday: 5 p.m. -11:59 a.m.
Friday: 12 a.m. – 2 a.m., then 6 a.m. -10 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. -10 p.m.
Old Navy
Thursday: Black Friday deals start at 3 p.m. local time
Friday: (Many stores will stay open from mid-day Thursday through 11 p.m.)
Saturday: Check local store
Staples
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Opens at 7 a.m.
Saturday: Check local store
Target
Thursday: 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Walmart
Thursday: Black Friday deals start at 6 p.m. local time.
Friday/Saturday: Check local store. Many are open 24 hours.
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