FLORIDA — Holiday shoppers in Florida who want to start their holiday shopping on Thanksgiving will have to resign themselves to shopping primarily online, since most major retailers will be closed on the holiday.
There are a few exceptions to what has been a trend since 2019 for retail stores to close on Thanksgiving Day. Some discount dollar-type stores will observe limited hours, and both Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Several retail chains are already offering door-buster deals and pricing, as Black Friday events are no longer limited to a single day in a retail world changed by online companies. Also, retailers became more agile during the product shortages of the COVID-19 pandemic and were careful not to overstock, thereby avoiding excess inventories to unload during the holiday shopping season.
Here’s a look at stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving and Black Friday; hours may vary by location. This report was curated from Retail Me Not, Black Friday and USA Today.
Academy Sports + Outdoors will be closed on Thanksgiving but open on Black Friday from 5 a.m.-11 p.m.
Ace Hardware will be closed on Thanksgiving and open on Black Friday at 7:30 a.m.
Banana Republic will be closed on Thanksgiving but open at 8 a.m. on Black Friday in select locations.
Barnes & Noble will be closed on Thanksgiving but open at 8 a.m. on Black Friday, although Black Friday hours may vary by location.
Bass Pro Shops will be open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thanksgiving and from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
Belk stores are closed on Thanksgiving, but most will reopen at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
Best Buy stores are closed on Thanksgiving, with most expected to open at 6 am. On Black Friday. Some may observe different hours due to local ordinances and landlord regulations, so be sure to check with your local store to confirm hours.
Cabela’s will be open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thanksgiving and from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday.
Dillard’s will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but will observe extended hours on Black Friday, depending on the store location.
Dollar General stores will be open from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. at most locations, and normal hours on Thanksgiving.
Gap stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day and select locations open at 8 a.m. on Black Friday.
H&M stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday hours vary by location.
Hobby Lobby will be closed on Thanksgiving, and open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
Home Depot stores will be closed on Thanksgiving but will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday. Stores will close at their regular times.
HomeGoods stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but will open at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
IKEA stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
JCPenney stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and will open at 5 a.m. on Black Friday.
Joann stores will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday (Thanksgiving hours not available).
Kohl’s will be closed on Thanksgiving and Black Friday hours have not yet been announced.
Lowe’s stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
Macy’s is closed on Thanksgiving Day and open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Black Friday.
Marshalls stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will open at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
Michaels will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and open at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
Neiman Marcus stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Stores typically open at 9 a.m. on Black Friday, but hours may vary by location.
Nordstrom stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will open early stay open late on Black Friday, with hours varying by store.
REI will be closed on both Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
Rite Aid stores will observe regular hours on both Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday
TJ Maxx stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but will open at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
Tractor Supply stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day and will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
Victoria’s Secret is closed Thanksgiving Day, and select locations will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
Walgreens will close most of its stores on Thanksgiving Day, although most 24-hour locations will remain open to assist customers with pharmacy needs. Stores will be open for regular business hours on Black Friday.
Walmart stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
Williams Sonoma stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, and select locations will open at 8 a.m. on Black Friday.
World Market stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and open at 9 a.m. on Black Friday.
FL Thanksgiving, Black Friday Shopping Hours 2024 originally appeared on the St. Pete Patch