Black Friday explained: The history behind the name
Understanding Black Friday: What is it and how did it get its name
Black Friday, traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year, is as much a part of the Thanksgiving weekend as the big feast, the Macy’s parade and football. What better way to work off those extra calories than hitting the stores?
Considered the official start to the holiday shopping season, Black Friday continues to evolve. Retailers have moved away from openings at midnight or in the wee hours of the morning to early online sales and later store openings or normal operating hours.
So lace up those shopping shoes. Here’s a look at what we know about Black Friday store hours and where to find available deals. We’ll update this list as new details become available.
MALLS
Hours of individual retailers may vary from mall operating hours on Black Friday. Be sure to check with your favorite store for specifics.
The Avenues mall
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Information: Simon.com/mall/the-avenues
Orange Park Mall
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Information: OrangeParkMall.com
Regency Square Mall
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Information: RegencySquareMall.com
St. Augustine Premium Outlets
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Information: PremiumOutlets.com/outlet/st-augustine
St. Johns Town Center
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Information: Simon.com/mall/st-johns-town-center
MAJOR RETAILERS
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Hours: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Information: Academy.com
Bass Pro Shops
Hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Information: BassProShops.com
Belk
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., contact nearest Belk for more details
Information: Belk.com
Best Buy
Hours: Store hours vary, contact nearest Best Buy for more details
Information: BestBuy.com
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Information: BJs.com
Burlington Coat Factory
Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Information: Burlington.com
Costco Wholesale
Hours: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Information: Costco.com
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Information: DicksSportingGoods.com
Home Depot
Hours: Opens at 6 a.m.
Information: HomeDepot.com
HomeGoods
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Information: HomeGoods.com
Ikea
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Information: Ikea.com
J.C. Penney
Hours: Opens at 5 a.m.
Information: JCPenney.com
Kohl’s
Hours: Opens at 5 a.m. Closing times may vary by store, check the Kohl’s nearest you to confirm.
Information: Kohls.com
Lowe’s
Hours: Opens at 6 a.m. Closing times may vary by store, check the Lowe’s nearest you to confirm.
Information: Lowes.com
Michaels
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Information: Michaels.com
Nordstrom
Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Information: Nordstrom.com
Old Navy
Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Information: OldNavy.Gap.com
Sam’s Club
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Plus members to be admitted at 8 a.m.)
Information: SamsClub.com
Target
Hours: Opens at 6 a.m. Closing times may vary by store, check the Target nearest you to confirm.
Information: Target.com
T.J. Maxx
Hours: Opens at 7 a.m. Closing times may vary by store, check the T.J. Maxx nearest you to confirm.
Information: TJMaxx.tjx.com
Ulta Beauty
Hours: Opens at 6 a.m. Closing times may vary by store, check the Ulta nearest you to confirm.
Information: Ulta.com
Walmart
Hours: Opens at 6 a.m. Closing times may vary by store, check the Walmart nearest you to confirm.
Information: Walmart.com