In-person shopping on Black Friday has steadily grown since the pandemic. Here is a look at how stores are preparing for Black Friday.

Here’s are the Thanksgiving and Black Friday hours for several of the largest retailers in the U.S. Walmart – Closed Thanksgiving, opens 6 a.m. Black Friday. Target – Closed Thanksgiving, opens 6 a.m. Black Friday. Meijer – Open Thanksgiving Day from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opens 6 a.m. Black Friday.

While some restaurants, grocery stores and retail shops will remain open on Black Friday and Thanksgiving, the financial markets will close for a day, and have reduced hours on Black Friday, Nov. 28. Yes, all markets and banks are closed on Thanksgiving, a federal holiday.

The boycott organizer, We Ain’t Buying It said on its website the boycott “designed is to defend democracy and reclaim community power.”

Here's everything you need to know about Black Friday 2025, including start dates, times, schedules, holiday deals and more fun facts.

Walmart will welcome shoppers at 6 a.m. on November 28, while offering early online deals on Nintendo Switch games and Dyson vacuums.

Grassroots movements like the 'Mass Blackout' are urging Americans to refuse to shop this Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday, to protest the widening wealth gap.

Need an extra pumpkin pie or an early gift? Here's where you can shop in person when you're not busy feasting.