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When Do Stores Open on Black Friday? Holiday Hours for Walmart, Target, Best Buy and More

The best in-person Black Friday deals can sell out fast, so check out when the biggest retailers open their doors and you can beat the crowds.

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There's nothing wrong with doing all of your Black Friday shopping online, but many still enjoy the rush of scoring a great deal in person. If you're looking to make the most of this year's in-store offers, you'll need to know when they open their doors. To that end, we've broken down the Black Friday hours for all the major retailers offering savings this year.
Just be aware that hours at individual locations may vary, so be sure to check your local branch before setting up camp on Thursday night.

Black Friday 2024 store hours

Walmart Opens 6 a.m.
Target Opens 6 a.m.
Best Buy Opens 6 a.m.
Macy's Opens 6 a.m.
GameStop Most locations open at 5 a.m.
Sam's Club Opens 10 a.m.
Costco Opens 10 a.m.
Bath & Body Works Opens 6 a.m.
Dick's Sporting Goods Most locations open at 6 a.m.
Apple stores Most locations open at 8 a.m.
Lowe's Opens at 6 a.m.
Home Depot Opens at 6 a.m.
TJ Maxx Opens 6 a.m. or 7 a.m.
Kohls Opens at 5 a.m
Ulta Beauty Opens at 6 a.m.
Academy Sports Opens at 5 a.m.

Note that in-store Black Friday shopping is known for its energetic (OK, chaotic) energy: frantic customers, long lines and the excitement of knowing you just scored an amazing discount. Some folks even camp outside overnight to lock in deals on items like TVs and iPads. That experience isn't for everyone. With many retailers offering the same deals online, it's worth considering whether you're better off buying online or in-store.

If you do happen to be in the market for a specific product, there's a good chance you won't have to shop in person to pick it up on sale. We've collected some of the season's absolute best online offers across several categories, retailers and price ranges.

What are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?

The dedicated deals team at CNET spends countless hours across these large events hunting for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. The most compelling deals end up in dedicated sections on the site to browse at your leisure. We've compiled this list to make it easier for you to find them.

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