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Early Black Friday 2018: Stores open on Thanksgiving

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The biggest day in retail — Black Friday — is upon us once again. That means there’s going to be a number of stores looking to get the jump on sales by opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day.

The practice has been lambasted by traditionalists who believe the holiday should be reserved for family get-togethers and giving thanks. But the power of commerce — and those good deals — has been too much to resist for many.

These stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day 2018

Thus, Early Black Friday is a thing. Stores have stocked their shelves and adjusted staff accordingly. As a result, many of your favorite retailers are flinging open the doors on Turkey Day. Some are closing early, others are staying open later, but you may need to check with your local store since their hours may vary.

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Here are the holiday hours for major stores open on Thanksgiving Day this year:

Bass Pro Shops
Thanksgiving Day 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Black Friday 5 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Belk
Thanksgiving Day: 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Best Buy
Thanksgiving Day: 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Big Lots
Thanksgiving Day: 7 a.m. – midnight
Black Friday: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Dick’s Sporting Goods
Thanksgiving Day: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Black Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Designer Shoe Warehouse
Thanksgiving Day: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Black Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Gamestop
Thanksgiving Day: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Black Friday: Store hours may vary by location

Gap
Thanksgiving Day: 6 p.m. – midnight
Black Friday: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

JCPenney
Thanksgiving Day: 2 p.m. and won’t close until 10 p.m. on Black Friday

Kohl’s
Thanksgiving Day 5 p.m. and won’t close until 1 p.m. on Black Friday

Kmart
Thanksgiving Day: 6 a.m. – midnight
Black Friday: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Black Friday: 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Old Navy
Thanksgiving Day 3 p.m. and won’t close until 10 p.m.  Black Friday

Sears
Thanksgiving Day: 6 p.m. – midnight
Black Friday: 5 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Target
Thanksgiving Day 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Black Friday 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Ulta
Thanksgiving Day: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Black Friday: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Walmart
Thanksgiving Day: 6 p.m. to midnight
Black Friday: 6 a.m. to midnight

Victoria’s Secret
Thanksgiving Day: 5 p.m. and won’t close until 10 p.m. Black Friday

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This post was last modified on September 15, 2021 10:01 am

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