Black Friday is a major event for retailers who open their doors to shoppers looking for holiday bargains, but the day after Thanksgiving is business as usual in the rest of the US.
several major retailers close their doors on Thanksgiving, including Walmart, Costco, Kohl's and Target.
But all of those chains remain open on Black Friday, though some have extended hours to accommodate shoppers' needs.
Retailers are promising in-store experiences and exclusives to bring consumers into the home. Many stores closed on Thanksgiving are reopening Friday morning as retailers work to ramp up the holiday shopping season.
Is the stock market open on Black Friday?
Yes, US markets open on Black Friday with a big caveat.
On November 29, both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Exchange will open at 9:30 am ET as usual, but will close at 1 pm instead of 4 pm on Friday.
The next holiday for the US stock market will be on December 25, when businesses will be closed for the Christmas holiday.
Is the US Postal Service open on Black Friday?
Yes, the U.S. Postal Service is open on Black Friday, as November 29 is not a federal holiday, although the service was closed on Thanksgiving.
This means its retail locations and mail delivery services will operate as normal on November 29.
Its next holiday, when its stores and deliveries will be halted, is scheduled for Christmas Day.
What are the hours for major retailers on Black Friday?
Here are Black Friday store hours for some major national chains.
Best Buy Black Friday hours
Best Buy stores will be open from 6 am to 10 pm
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS BLACK FRIDAY HOURS
Most Dick's Sporting Goods stores will be open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
home depot black friday hours
Home Depot stores will open at 6 a.m. and close at regular store hours. Specific closing hours may vary by store.
jcpenney black friday hours
JCPenney stores will open at 5 am
Kohl's Black Friday Hours
Most Kohl's stores will open at 5 a.m.
Lowe's Black Friday Hours
Lowe's will open at 6am
macy's black friday hours
most of Macy's Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., with hours varying by location.
sam's club black friday hours
Sam's Club stores will be open during their regular hours.
sephora black friday hours
Some? Sephora Stores will open early and/or stay late. Hours vary by location.
target black friday hours
Most Target stores will open at 6 a.m.
walmart black friday hours
Walmart stores will be open from 6 am to 11 pm
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