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  "id": 18475153,
  "title": "What time do stores open on Black Friday? When you can start shopping at major retailers.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/what-time-do-stores-open-on-black-friday-when-you-can-start-shopping",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-06T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/life/black-friday-what-time-stores-open-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the big shopping day of the year approaches, many will opt for online purchases for Black Friday 2026, while others still enjoy the in-store experience. Black Friday traditionally marks the start of the holiday shopping season, with stores offering deep discounts on a wide range of products. The opening times for major retailers on this day are crucial for shoppers planning their visits.\n\nMost stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Thursday, November 28, 2026. Black Friday itself begins early the following day, with many stores opening their doors to customers at 6 a.m. local time. This early start allows shoppers to be among the first to grab the best deals before supplies run out.\n\nBest Buy, a popular electronics retailer, opens its doors at 6 a.m. on Black Friday 2026 and remains open until 10 p.m. local time. While customers may choose to camp out overnight to secure high-demand items, Best Buy has implemented a ticketing system to ensure the safety and security of its customers and employees during the busy shopping hours.\n\nKohl's, another major retailer, starts its Black Friday sales at 5 a.m. local time. The first 200 shoppers at each Kohl's store receive $5 to $100 in instant Kohl's Cash on the day, as well as an instant Sephora promotional gift valued from $5 to $100 on Saturday, November 28. On Saturday, the first 200 shoppers will receive a Sephora gift that can be used that day.\n\nLowe's and Macy's also open their stores at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday 2026, closing at 10 p.m. each retailer has its own way of rewarding customers for their early shopping enthusiasm. Lowe's offers a free reusable tote bag with any $100+ purchase on both Black Friday and Saturday. Macy's provides customers with a free reusable tote bag when they make a $100+ purchase on Friday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28.\n\nTarget's opening hours may vary by location on Black Friday 2026, but the store typically opens at 6 a.m. local time. After the initial 100 guests in line receive a free limited-edition iridescent tote bag in 2025, Target is expected to offer additional in-store shopping incentives this year to encourage shoppers to visit their stores.\n\nHome Depot joins the early shopping trend, opening its doors at 6 a.m. on Black Friday 2026, with closing times varying by location. Walmart, one of the largest retailers in the world, also follows the 6 a.m. start time on Black Friday, with its stores remaining open until 11 p.m. local time.",
  "summary": "Shopping in stores on Black Friday 2026? Here's what time major retailers like Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and more will open.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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