CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — After the Thanksgiving feast and football, Americans shift their focus to Black Friday, the annual shopping extravaganza known for significant discounts at major retail chains.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday falls on Nov. 24 this year, marking the Friday after Thanksgiving.
When does Black Friday start?
Here’s a breakdown of the Black Friday opening hours for various popular stores:
Target
Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving. Opens Black Friday at 6 a.m.
Target initiated its Black Friday deals on Nov. 19, available both in stores and online.
Walgreens
Closes Thanksgiving. Normal hours Friday.
Walmart
Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving. Opens Black Friday at 6 a.m.
Walmart kicks off online Black Friday deals on Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET, with Walmart Plus members gaining early access at noon ET. In-store deals start on Black Friday at 6 a.m. local time.
Best Buy
Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving. Opens Black Friday at 6 a.m.
Best Buy’s Black Friday sale commenced on Nov. 17.
JCPenney
Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving. Opens Black Friday at 5 a.m.
JCPenney welcomes shoppers at 5 a.m. on Black Friday, featuring sweepstakes for coupons and freebies throughout the day.
Kohl’s
Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving. Opens Black Friday at 5 a.m.
Kohl’s launched Black Friday deals on Sunday, offering $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent online and in-store until Wednesday. In-store shoppers on Black Friday can participate in sweepstakes.
Lowe’s
Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving. Opens Black Friday at 6 a.m.
Lowe’s introduced early Black Friday savings on Oct. 22, continuing until Wednesday. New Black Friday deals start at 6 a.m. on Friday.