Black Friday 2021 store hours: When Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Costco and other stores open Friday (2024)

Shopping Black Friday sales? Get started now.

Some of the nation's biggest retailers– including Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Kohl's– have already begun their sales and more will start ahead of Black Friday proper.

And with the exceptionof Walmart, most deals are available in stores and online, while supplies last. Walmart's sale kicked off Monday online and stores will open 5 a.m. Friday with most of the same sale items.

But the hard-to-find Xbox Series X andPlayStation 5, which quickly sold out in Walmart's online sale, will not be availablein-store because they were online-only offers.

For the second year, most major retailers will keep stores closed on Thanksgiving. (See the list including what stores also are open here.)

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Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Kohl's and JCPenney will also open at 5 a.m. Macy's will open at 6 a.m. and Target at 7 a.m.

For years, Thanksgiving and Black Friday havemarkedthe official kickoff to the holiday shopping season and the time of year when shoppers get focused on holiday spending.

That rush of spending gave Black Friday its name, as in the time of year when retailers were "in the black." For nearly a decade, that official kickoffhas been creeping ever closer to Thanksgiving, eating into time people used to spend around the holiday table.

But the second holiday shoppingseason of thepandemiccontinues to be different from past years.

This year, shoppers should expect a triple whammy with fewer deals, more items out of stock and shipping delays due to ongoing supply chain bottlenecks.

More shoppers are expected to show up in stores than last Black Friday, which was the "quietest in 20 years" as real-life foot traffic plummeteddue to pandemicfears, according to a Coresight Research report.

Online shopping is expected to continue to grow.TheNational Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, expects that holiday sales gain could shatter last year’s record-breaking season even with higher prices expected.

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Black Friday store hours 2021

To plan your in-store shopping,here are Black Friday store hours. Beware,hours can vary by location and times when curbside pickup is available can be different fromstore hours. Check with your closest location.Click on store names to search for location-specificinformation.

Academy Sports + Outdoors: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Ace Hardware: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Apple: Varies.

Athleta: Varies.

At Home: 8a.m. to 11 p.m.

Badcock Home Furniture & more: Most stores open at 9 a.m.

Banana Republic: Varies.

Barnes & Noble: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Bass Pro Shops:Open 5 a.m.

Bath & Body Works: Many stores open at 6 a.m.

Batteries Plus: Varies.

Bealls Florida: 6 a.m. to 11p.m.

Bealls Outlet: 7 a.m. to 11p.m.

Bed Bath & Beyond: Open 6 a.m.

Belk: Open 7 a.m.

Best Buy: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Big Lots: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

BJ's Wholesale Club: Open 7 a.m.

Boscov’s: 6 a.m. to 11p.m.

Burlington: 7 a.m. to midnight

buybuy Baby: Open 8 a.m.

Cabela's:Open 5 a.m.

Costco Wholesale Club: Varies, but most open earlier than regular Friday hours.

CVS: Regular hours.

Dick's Sporting Goods: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dillard's: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

DSW: Varies, but most open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Five Below: Open 8 a.m.

Fleet Farm: Open 5a.m.

Forever 21:Varies.

GameStop: Open 7 a.m.

Gap: Varies.

Guitar Center: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Hobby Lobby: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Home Depot: Open 6 a.m.

HomeGoods: 7a.m. to 10 p.m.

H&M: Varies, withsome stores opening at 6 a.m.

Ikea: Varies.

Jared: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

J.Crew: Varies.

JCPenney:5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Joann Stores:6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Kay Jewelers: Varies, but many open11 a.m. to 7p.m.

Kohl's: Open 5 a.m.

Lowe's: Open 6 a.m.

Macy's: 6a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Marshalls: 7a.m. to 10 p.m.

Menards: Open 6 a.m.

Michaels:7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack: Hours vary.

Office Depot/OfficeMax:Regular hours, most open at 8 a.m.

Old Navy: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Petco: Varies.

PetSmart: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sam's Club: Varies by membership level.

Sephora: Varies.

Shoe Carnival:7a.m. to 9 p.m.

Staples:9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Target: 7 a.m to 10p.m.

T.J. Maxx:7a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tractor Supply Co.:6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Ulta Beauty: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Walgreens: Regular hours.

Walmart: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

World Market:9 a.m. to 9p.m.

Zales: Varies, but many open11 a.m. to 7p.m.

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Contributing: David P. Willis,Asbury Park Press

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Black Friday 2021 store hours: When Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Costco and other stores open Friday (2024)

FAQs

What is the date for Black Friday at Walmart? ›

When does Walmart start Black Friday? Walmart's official Black Friday sale starts on Nov. 22 online and in stores on Nov. 24.

Is it worth going to Costco on Black Friday? ›

The retailer has more than 800 locations in countries around the world. All year, Costco offers a wide variety of incredible deals on products in every department of the store. However, you should shop the Costco Black Friday sale if you want to find some of the biggest savings.

How long does Black Friday deals last at Target? ›

The full week of deals is available Sunday, Nov. 19, through Saturday, Nov. 25, with new offers debuting Thursday through Saturday during Black Friday weekend.

What is the average discount on Black Friday? ›

The answer-yes.

On average, in-store discounts fall around the 20 percent off range the week of Thanksgiving, and rise to roughly a 37 percent savings on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Online Black Friday deals follow suit with an average 34 percent discount.

Is Walmart having two Black Fridays? ›

Walmart recently announced that it will host two separte Black Friday sales event in the month of November. According to Walmart, customers can expect to find rare deals on items from top brands like Apple, Dyson, LEGO, LG, Samsung and more during the holiday shopping events.

Do Walmart Plus members get early access to Black Friday? ›

Walmart Plus members also get early access to Walmart's Black Friday sales. That's a major advantage; when discounts roll in, members get first dibs on electronics, toys, apparel and more products before the general public — and possible out-of-stock notifications.

What stores are having the biggest Black Friday deals? ›

Best Places to Shop on Black Friday
Retailer2023 Avg. % Discount by Retailer2021 Avg. % Discount by Retailer
JCPenney59.1%57.6%
Macy's58.2%58.5%
Belk54.8%56.7%
Kohl's48.8%49.3%
10 more rows
Nov 15, 2023

Does Target honor Black Friday prices? ›

Does Target Offer Price Matching During Black Friday? Target sort of offers price matching during Black Friday. The retailer has a Holiday Price Match Guarantee that states purchases made at Target from October 22 through December 24 can be eligible for a price adjustment.

Is it worth shopping in store on Black Friday? ›

All in all, consumers can still win out during Black Friday sales, because the abundance of discounts means that people buying a variety of goods will most likely save money overall. "Throughout the year, a retailer might throw a random sale and those items will hit the same low [prices]," McGrath said.

Do stores raise prices before Black Friday? ›

Retailers hike up the prices of items weeks before the holiday, only to announce dramatic cuts—ostensibly Black Friday discounts—that are a return to original pricing. The tactic, which is not new but under scrutiny with tools like Keepa, is part of why Black Friday's luster may be diminishing for some consumers.

Does Target do Black Friday or Cyber Monday? ›

Target Cyber Monday 2024 FAQs

Not only does Target offer some of the best Black Friday deals available, the retailer also provides incredible Cyber Week savings.

What do people buy most on Black Friday? ›

Clothing, shoes, jewelry, and beauty products are the trending Black Friday deals. So retailers who sell these items should restock on their bestsellers and prepare for the fast delivery processes.

Do you actually save money on Black Friday? ›

While Black Friday can help get you a good deal, it might not be the best deal. In fact, some research shows that “the overwhelming majority of deals have been cheaper or the same price at other times of the year,” per The Conversation.

Are electronics cheaper during Black Friday? ›

Black Friday is traditionally known for its in-store deals and doorbusters, often offering significant discounts on big-ticket items like electronics, appliances, and other high-end products. Retailers may also offer exclusive in-store promotions.

When starts Black Friday sales? ›

The actual date shifts, but the way of the week stays the same: it's always the Friday after Thanksgiving. Like in years past, Black Friday deals actually start as early as October as retailers launch early sales, trying to stretch out the holiday shopping season.

Why is Walmart changing their name? ›

The company, which became the largest retailer in the world with a huge chain of stores, is changing its name to reflect its increasing emphasis on e-commerce. As of Feb. 1, it will no longer be "Wal-Mart Stores" and will get rid of the hyphen and drop "stores" from its legal name.

Is there a Black Friday in December? ›

The length of the shopping season is not the same across all years: the date for Black Friday varies between November 23 and 29, while Christmas Eve is fixed at December 24.

How long do Walmart Deals for days last? ›

Walmart Deals for Days Sale

This is when shoppers can find over 1,000 deals on everything in the store, including fashion, tech, outdoor items, kids' toys and more. The Deals for Days Sale usually lasts for four consecutive days.

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