With Black Friday around the corner, several large retailers are pulling back on the reins a little and closing their brick-and-mortar stores Thanksgiving Day.
Instead of welcoming crowds of people starting on Thanksgiving for a jam-packed day of Black Friday shopping deals — which could post a health threat because of the pandemic — several companies have extended their holiday sales before or after Friday, Nov. 27.
Home Depot announced in a press release Sept. 9, that it would hold a Black Friday savings season, lasting from early November to the end of December. Target made a similar statement, noting that it will take a different approach and offer deals for the entire month of November to help ensure a safe and stress-free shopping experience.
Here’s what to expect from other stores this Black Friday. Closing times on Black Friday have not been listed, as they will vary from store location to store location:
Best Buy
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26: Closed
Black Friday, Nov. 27: Open 5 a.m.
Black Friday deals: Now until Black Friday
Online shopping: Bestbuy.com
Belk
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26: Closed
Black Friday, Nov. 27: Open 7 a.m.
Online shopping: Belk.com
Home Depot
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26: Closed
Black Friday season: Lasts through Dec. 31
Regular store hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday
Online shopping: Homedepot.com
Kohl’s
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26: Closed
Black Friday, Nov. 27: Open 5 a.m.
Black Friday week: Deals both online and in-store Sunday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Nov. 27 — excluding Thanksgiving Day for in-person shopping
Online shopping: Kohls.com
Lowe’s
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26: Closed
Black Friday, Nov. 27: Open 6 a.m.
Online shopping: Lowes.com
Target
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26: Closed
Black Friday month: All of November with new deals each week
Regular store hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and Sunday; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday
Online shopping: Target.com
Walmart
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26: Closed
Black Friday, Nov. 27: Open 5 a.m.
Black Friday deals: Running now until Nov. 27
Online shopping: Walmart.com
