Black Friday is a big day for shoppers hunting for holiday bargains as many stores open their doors. After Thanksgiving, it’s business as usual for many places in the U.S.
Although major retailers like Walmart, Costco, Kohl’s, and Target close on Thanksgiving, they all open on Black Friday, sometimes with extended hours to accommodate the influx of shoppers. Stores that were closed on Thanksgiving reopen early on Friday, aiming to kickstart the holiday shopping season.
Stock Market on Black Friday Yes, the U.S. stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, open at 9:30 a.m. ET as usual on Black Friday but close early at 1 p.m. The next stock market holiday is on December 25th for Christmas.
U.S. Postal Service on Black Friday Yes, the U.S. Postal Service operates normally on Black Friday since it’s not a federal holiday, though it was closed on Thanksgiving. Its next holiday closure is on Christmas Day.
Store Hours on Black Friday
- Best Buy: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Dick’s Sporting Goods: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Home Depot: Opens at 6 a.m., closing times vary
- JCPenney: Opens at 5 a.m.
- Kohl’s: Opens at 5 a.m.
- Lowe’s: Opens at 6 a.m.
- Macy’s: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (varies by location)
- Sam’s Club: Regular hours
- Sephora: Hours vary, some open early or stay late
- Target: Opens at 6 a.m.
- Walmart: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.