Black Friday 2025 is just around the corner, and thousands of shoppers are already getting ready to take advantage of early discounts, flash deals, and extended hours at major stores across the country. With so many brands adjusting their opening times to welcome crowds from the early hours, it’s essential to know exactly when each store will open so you can plan your shopping route without any issues. If you’re fine-tuning your strategy for the biggest retail day of the year, here you’ll find a complete guide with the confirmed schedules for that day.
What time will stores open on Black Friday 2025?
Here’s an updated list of major retailers and their scheduled hours for Friday, November 28, 2025. Remember that some locations may operate with varying hours depending on the city or shopping center, so it’s always a good idea to check official websites before heading out.
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- Walmart – 6:00 a.m., local time
- Target – 6:00 a.m., local time
- TJ Maxx / Marshall’s / HomeGoods – 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Kohl’s – 5:00 a.m., local time
- Best Buy – 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- JCPenney – 5:00 a.m., local time (closing time varies)
- Lowe’s – 6:00 a.m., local time
- Nordstrom – 8:00–9:00 a.m. opening; 8:00–9:00 p.m. closing, depending on the store
- Office Depot / OfficeMax – regular hours
- Home Depot – regular hours (most stores open at 6:00 a.m.)
- IKEA – regular hours
- Apple – hours vary by location
- PetSmart – 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Petco – hours vary
- American Eagle – 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Victoria’s Secret – extended hours (varies by mall)
- Sephora – hours vary depending on region or mall guidelines
- Cabela’s – 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Barnes & Noble – hours vary by store
- Belk (regular stores) – 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Belk (outlets) – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Bass Pro Shops – 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Burlington – 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
- Ace Hardware – hours vary by location
- Tractor Supply Co. – 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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When is Black Friday 2025?
This year, Black Friday will take place on Friday, November 28, just one day after Thanksgiving in the United States. The date is crucial because many brands start their discounts several days earlier—and often extend them through Cyber Monday (Monday, December 1), which focuses specifically on online deals. That’s why, rather than a single day, we now talk about a full week of opportunities that’s worth planning for in advance.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday is a commercial event that originated in the United States and takes place the day after Thanksgiving. Its name, “Black Friday,” has several explanations; one of the most widely accepted is that it refers to the moment when retailers go from being “in the red” to “in the black”—that is, they start turning a profit thanks to the surge in sales.
The tradition dates back to the mid-20th century, but it was during the last two decades that the day established itself as one of the most important shopping events of the year—first in physical stores, and later online with the rise of e-commerce.
Today, Black Friday has become an international event that marks the official start of the holiday shopping season. Millions of people take advantage of it to make smart, planned purchases at significant discounts.
In Which Countries Is Black Friday Celebrated?
Although it began as a purely American tradition, Black Friday has expanded globally. Today, it’s celebrated in more than 50 countries, including:
- Canada
- Mexico
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Germany
- France
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- India
- Australia
In each country, the exact date may vary slightly based on local commercial calendars and shopping customs, but the concept remains the same: offering major discounts as a prelude to the Christmas season.
In Latin America, Black Friday has gained particular strength thanks to the growth of e-commerce and the involvement of major international brands. In Europe, many physical stores and websites launch special campaigns days in advance, adapting their promotions to local shopping behaviors.
Even in countries where Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated, Black Friday’s impact is so strong that many businesses use it as a key strategy to end the year on a high note.
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