Last Reviewed on November 13, 2026 by Editorial Team
Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, 2026. Most big retailers open at 6:00 a.m., and the earliest open at 5:00 a.m. Nearly every major chain is closed all day on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- 5:00 a.m. Kohl’s and JCPenney, the earliest openings
- 6:00 a.m. Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, Macy’s, Ulta
- 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Costco, the latest of the big chains
Black Friday hours are not the same at every chain, and the gap between the earliest and the latest is five hours. This page lists the opening time for every major retailer, says plainly which times are confirmed for 2026 and which are expected based on last year, and links to the full daily and holiday hours for each store.
Last updated November 13, 2026. We update this page as retailers confirm their 2026 hours.
Confirmed 2026 opening times
These retailers have announced their hours for Black Friday 2026. Everything in this table is confirmed, not carried over from last year.
| Store | Opens Black Friday | Closes | Thanksgiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | 6:00 a.m. | Regular closing | Closed |
| Target | 6:00 a.m. | Regular closing | Closed |
| Home Depot | 6:00 a.m. | Regular closing | Closed |
| Kohl’s | 5:00 a.m. | Regular closing | Closed |
| JCPenney | 5:00 a.m. | Regular closing | Closed |
| USPS | Normal service | Normal service | Closed |
| Chase Bank | Normal banking hours | Regular closing | Closed |
Confirmed for 2026. The USPS and bank entries follow from Black Friday not being a federal holiday. Closing times vary by location.
Expected opening times
These chains have not announced 2026 hours yet. The times below are what they opened at last year, which is the best available guide and is usually accurate. We will replace each one as it is confirmed.
| Store | Expected opening | Expected closing | Thanksgiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy | 6:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Costco | 9:00 a.m. Executive, 10:00 a.m. Gold Star | 8:30 p.m. | Closed |
| Sam’s Club | 8:00 a.m. Plus, 9:00 a.m. Club | 8:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Lowe’s | 6:00 a.m. | Regular closing | Closed |
| Macy’s | 6:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Closed |
| T.J. Maxx | 7:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Marshalls | 7:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Ulta Beauty | 6:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Sephora | Varies by store | Regular closing | Closed |
| Bath & Body Works | 6:00 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Michaels | 7:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Staples | 9:00 a.m. | 8:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Dick’s Sporting Goods | 6:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Closed |
Based on 2025 hours. Not yet confirmed for 2026.
What time does every store open on Black Friday
Every chain we cover, grouped by what it sells. Each name links to that store’s full daily and holiday hours.
Big box and warehouse clubs
| Store | Opens Black Friday | 2026 status | Thanksgiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | 6:00 a.m. | Confirmed | Closed |
| Target | 6:00 a.m. | Confirmed | Closed |
| Best Buy | 6:00 a.m. | Expected | Cl osed |
| Costco | 9:00 a.m. Executive, 10:00 a.m. Gold Star | Expected | Closed |
| Sam’s Club | 8:00 a.m. Plus, 9:00 a.m. Club | Expected | Closed |
| BJ’s Wholesale | Regular opening | Varies | Closed |
Home improvement and furniture
| Store | Opens Black Friday | 2026 status | Thanksgiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | 6:00 a.m. | Confirmed | Closed |
| Lowe’s | 6:00 a.m. | Expected | Closed |
| Ace Hardware | Varies by store | Varies | Varies |
| Harbor Freight | Varies by store | Varies | Varies |
| IKEA | Regular opening | Varies | Closed |
Department stores and clothing
| Store | Opens Black Friday | 2026 status | Thanksgiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macy’s | 6:00 a.m. | Expected | Closed |
| Kohl’s | 5:00 a.m. | Confirmed | Closed |
| T.J. Maxx | 7:00 a.m. | Expected | Closed< /span> |
| Marshalls | 7:00 a.m. | Expected | Closed |
| Ross | Varies by store | Varies | Closed |
| Nordstrom Rack | Varies by store | Varies | Closed |
| Old Navy | Varies by store | Varies | Varies |
Beauty
| Store | Opens Black Friday | 2026 status | Thanksgiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulta Beauty | 6:00 a.m. | Expected | Closed |
| Sephora | Varies by store | Expected | Closed |
| Bath & Body Works | 6:00 a.m. | Expected | Closed |
Craft, hobby and office
| Store | Opens Black Friday | 2026 status | Thanksgiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michaels | 7:00 a.m. | Expected | Closed |
| Hobby Lobby | Regular opening | Varies | Closed |
| Staples | 9:00 a.m. | Expected | Closed |