Black Friday 2025 is on Friday, November 28, and most big-name stores open between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., with a few sticking to regular hours or varying by location. Exact times still depend on your local store, so checking the store’s website or app the week of Thanksgiving is essential.

Key timing snapshot

  • Black Friday 2025 date: November 28, 2025.
  • Most major brick-and-mortar retailers: doors open in the early morning, typically 5 a.m.–6 a.m.
  • Warehouse clubs and some specialty stores: often 8 a.m.–9 a.m. openings.

Typical 2025 opening times by retailer

These are commonly reported national opening times for Black Friday 2025; individual locations can still vary.

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Store Typical Black Friday 2025 Opening
Walmart About 6 a.m. local time.
Target Around 6 a.m. local time.
Best Buy About 6 a.m. in many locations.
Macy’s Commonly 6 a.m.
Kohl’s Often 5 a.m.
JCPenney Often 5 a.m.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Typically 6 a.m.
GameStop Commonly 6–7 a.m., sometimes “varies by location.”
Costco Around 9 a.m., earlier than usual in many areas.
Sam’s Club Often 8 a.m. or regular opening hours.
Apple Store Frequently 8 a.m., but varies by mall/location.
Bath & Body Works Many locations open by 6 a.m., but listed as “varies” or TBA.
Home Depot Usually 6 a.m. (often regular opening).
Lowe’s Generally 6 a.m.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Around 5 a.m.

How early you actually need to go

  • Doorbusters and highly hyped electronics (TVs, consoles, laptops) tend to draw lines before opening, especially at stores like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.
  • Many “Black Friday” deals now start online days or even weeks before the 28th, so it is often possible to lock in discounts without lining up at dawn.

Online vs in‑store in 2025

  • Online: Retailers increasingly mirror or even lead with online Black Friday pricing, so deals can go live at midnight or earlier in the week.
  • In‑store: The in‑person advantage is usually limited-quantity doorbusters and freebie promotions tied to being among the first shoppers through the doors.

Quick planning tips

  • Check your specific store’s “store locator” for Black Friday hours the week of Thanksgiving; many chains explicitly note special holiday hours there.
  • If you’re targeting a must‑have item, plan to arrive 30–60 minutes before that store’s posted Black Friday opening time, especially for 5–6 a.m. openings.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.