Illinois — Shoppers will need to adjust their plans as most major retailers continue their trend of closing stores on Thanksgiving Day. However, several are gearing up for early Black Friday openings, offering significant deals to kick off the holiday shopping season.
According to information provided by retailers, Thanksgiving closures include big names like Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Macy’s, and Home Depot. Stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and Best Buy will reopen early on Black Friday, with most locations starting at 6 a.m. Some exceptions include Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops, which will remain open on Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Black Friday hours vary by retailer, with some opening as early as 5 a.m., such as JCPenney, while others, including IKEA and World Market, will open later in the morning. Walgreens, which operates 24-hour pharmacy locations, will remain open on Thanksgiving for essential needs, and Dollar General will operate on its regular hours.
This continued shift toward closing on Thanksgiving reflects changes in shopping trends, including the rise of online sales and the emphasis on staff well-being during the holidays. Shoppers are encouraged to check local store hours as some locations may vary.
Full Thanksgiving and Black Friday Hours by Retailer:
• Ace Hardware: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 7:30 a.m.
• Banana Republic: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 8 a.m. (select locations).
• Barnes & Noble: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 8 a.m. (hours may vary).
• Bass Pro Shops: Open Thanksgiving 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Black Friday 5 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Best Buy: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 6 a.m. (hours may vary).
• Cabela’s: Open Thanksgiving 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Black Friday 5 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Dick’s Sporting Goods: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Dollar General: Open Thanksgiving 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; regular hours Black Friday.
• Gap: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 8 a.m. (select locations).
• H&M: Closed Thanksgiving; Black Friday hours vary by location.
• Hobby Lobby: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Home Depot: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 6 a.m.
• HomeGoods: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 7 a.m.
• IKEA: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
• JCPenney: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 5 a.m.
• Joann: Black Friday opens at 6 a.m. (Thanksgiving hours not listed).
• Kohl’s: Closed Thanksgiving; Black Friday hours not announced.
• Lowe’s: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 6 a.m.
• Macy’s: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Marshalls: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 7 a.m.
• Menards: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 6 a.m.
• Michaels: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 7 a.m.
• Neiman Marcus: Closed Thanksgiving; Black Friday typically opens at 9 a.m. (hours vary).
• Nordstrom: Closed Thanksgiving; Black Friday hours vary (early opening expected).
• REI: Closed Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
• Target: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 6 a.m.
• TJ Maxx: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 7 a.m.
• Tractor Supply Co.: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Victoria’s Secret: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 6 a.m. (select locations).
• Walgreens: Most stores closed Thanksgiving; 24-hour locations remain open. Regular Black Friday hours.
• Walmart: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 6 a.m.
• Williams Sonoma: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 8 a.m. (select locations).
• World Market: Closed Thanksgiving; open Black Friday at 9 a.m.
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