Black Friday starts so early nowadays it actually begins on Thanksgiving Thursday.
Many stores across the country will open their doors around 5 or 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27 to kickoff the holiday shopping season. Kmart will open its doors the earliest at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving and remain open until midnight on Friday, Nov. 28.
Blue laws will prevent retail stores from opening in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine, where business will remain closed until at least 12:30 a.m. on Friday.
Look below to see when each store will open for the holiday rush.
STORES THAT OPEN ON THANKSGIVING
Kmart - Opens at 6 a.m.
The early bird start continues a 23-year tradition by the retailer. Kmart will also stay open for 42 straight hours between Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
"This holiday season is all about giving more to our members and because many like to start shopping well before Black Friday, we're excited to open our doors early on Thanksgiving and offer other early access opportunities for them to shop and save," said Leena Munjal, senior vice president of Sears Holdings.
JCPenny - Opens at 5 p.m.
Shoppers who arrive when the doors open will receive a free Disney snow globe and a special "Jingle Bell" envelope with a $10 coupon stuffed inside, immediately redeemable in store. One out of every 100 envelopes will contain a coupon for $100 that can be redeemed any time between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
"Jingle More Bells' is designed to answer the long-held question of whether it's truly better to give or receive," said Debra Berman, chief marketing officer at JCPenney. "JCPenney is showing how easy it is to give this season by delighting customers with its amazing gift selection, compelling promotions and unique savings offers that make it possible to spread cheer to everyone on their list."
Toys R Us - Opens at 5 p.m.
The toy store will provide a four-hour window (5 - 9 p.m.) of doorbusters including buy one get one 70 percent off all Disney Infinity 2.0 figures, 50 percent off a Polaroid 7-inch Dual Core Tablet and over 30 percent off on a "Frozen" Jumbo Olaf Plush.
Additional deals will be available from the Thursday at 5 p.m. to Saturday, Nov. 29 at midnight. Shoppers can also find many of the same deals online at toysrus.com.
Kohl's - Opens at 6 p.m.
The department store is touting its new Yes2You Rewards program, the re-launch of the Kohl's app and a more convenient online shopping experience. Customers who order online will receive access to a premier, designated parking space when they come to retire their order.
"Kohl's will be the most compelling shopping destination for the entire family this holiday season with our strong portfolio of sought-after national and private brands, our extensive online assortment and a deep list of exciting products that are new to Kohl's this year," said Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, chief executive officer and president.
Kohl's will stay open through midnight on Nov. 28.
Macys - Opens at 6 p.m.
After watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV, shoppers can head out to the department store, which will provide special digital codes to help save customers $10, $25, $50 or $250 off their purchase.
"This year, we're adding another level of entertainment to our highly-anticipated Black Friday doorbusters and specials," said Martine Reardon, chief marketing officer at Macy's. "As customers navigate their shopping route throughout the store, they will be able to score digital gift codes offering instant wins via Macy's mobile app."
Sears - Opens at 6 p.m.
This retailer will not follow suit with its sister company Kmart, but instead wait until evening to open its doors to shoppers. The store will remain open until the close of business on Nov. 28.
Staples - Opens at 6 p.m.
The home office store will open for four hours on Thanksgiving from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and then reopen on Black Friday at 6 a.m. The retailer will also give away 25 free 5x7 matte holiday photo cards with any in-store purchase.
Target - Opens at 6 p.m.
The first several hundred guests waiting outside Target locations will receive a traditional Christmas cookie that will also come with a Target gift card or coupon. The store will remain open through midnight on Nov. 28.
Walmart - Opens at 6 p.m.
Nine items will receive a special one-hour guarantee. Customers standing in the designated area of the product between 6 and 7 p.m. will receive a ticket to purchase the gift at the sales price. The special items include TVs, tablets, game consoles, laptops, cellphones and more.
"We're using our entire supply chain to deliver for our customers in a way no other retailer can," said Duncan Mac Naughton, chief merchandising officer for Walmart U.S. "Our guarantee ensures our customers get the product they came for and enables us to organize the store in a way that makes the shopping experience better for everyone."
STORES THAT OPEN ON BLACK FRIDAY
Barnes & Noble - Opens at 7 or 8 a.m. (depending on location)
The brick-and-mortar bookstore will have in-store 500,000 books signed by more than 100 authors. Some of the authors include Amy Poehler, George W. Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Rainbow Rowell, Douglas Preston and more.
TJX Stores (TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods) - Open at 7 a.m.
Pier 1 Imports - Opens at 8 a.m.
JoAnn Fabrics - Opens at 6 a.m.
Burlington Coat Factory - Opens at 7 a.m.
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