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One of the most highly anticipated shopping days of the year has arrived.
Whether you’re looking for a new smartphone, winter coat or television, shoppers will have plenty of deals to choose from on Black Friday this year.
Black Friday has expanded in recent years. There’s also Cyber Monday, the online shopping event the Monday after Thanksgiving, and Small Business Saturday, which promotes shopping locally the Saturday following the November holiday.
While most major retailers, such as Target, Walmart and Best Buy, will be closed on Thanksgiving, stores will be open on Friday, Nov. 29, with Black Friday deals aplenty.
Here’s what you need to know about retailers and their operating hours on Black Friday this year.
Black Friday falls on Nov. 29 this year.
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30. Cyber Monday is on Dec. 2.
Walmart stores will open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Target will open at 6 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 29, the company told USA TODAY. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving for the fifth year in a row.
Best Buy stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Kohl’s stores will be closed on Thanksgiving but will open at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday, according to a news release from the company.
All three stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and will open at 7 a.m. local time on Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY.
Both stores have hours that vary by location, so customers are encouraged to contact their local store or each company’s website for specific hours of operation.
JCPenney stores will open at 5 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 29, and closing times vary by location, the company told USA TODAY. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Nordstrom stores will be opening early and staying open late on Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY. The company’s website shows some stores as opening for Black Friday at either 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. local time, and closing at either 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. local time. Store-specific hours are available on Nordstrom.com.
Home Depot and Lowe’s stores will be opening at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, the companies told USA TODAY.
Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. The company encourages customers to contact your local store for specific Black Friday hours.
Both stores will be open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. Both stores will also be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
REI stores will be closed on both Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY.
Burlington stores will be open from 7 a.m. to midnight on Friday, Nov. 29, the company told USA TODAY. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Belk will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday and closed on Thanksgiving, the company told USA TODAY.
H&M store hours vary by location and mall hours, the company told USA TODAY. Customers are encouraged to use the company’s store locator to find specific hours for the store nearest you.
Big Lots stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY.
Each Sephora location has different hours based on their region and/or mall-mandated hours, the company told USA TODAY. Customers can use the company’s store locator to find specific store hours.
Victoria’s Secret stores will open with operating hours between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., the company told USA TODAY. Store hours are subject to each mall’s schedule, which may vary. Customers can use the Victoria’s Secret store locator to find hours for the store nearest you.
IKEA stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY.
Staples stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and open at 9 a.m. local time on Black Friday, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. The closing time will vary by store.
Office Depot and OfficeMax will also be closed on Thanksgiving and will be open their regular hours on Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY.
PetCo will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday, while PetSmart will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the day. Both stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the companies told USA TODAY.
Tractor Supply Co. stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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