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The holiday season is back and along with it comes shopping for the perfect gift. Whether it be at a local holiday market or an annual discount day, there are plenty of gifts to be found.
While you won’t find most major holiday shopping destinations open on Thanksgiving Day in Des Moines, here’s what to know about Black Friday hours in the metro area.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday comes near the end of November in 2024. Retailers biggest deals will come on Nov. 29, 2024.
Is Jordan Creek Town Center open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Jordan Creek Town Center is closed on Thanksgiving and open on Black Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Is Merle Hay Mall open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Merle Hay Mall will be closed on Thanksgiving and open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
Are the Outlets of Des Moines open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
The Outlets of Des Moines will be closed on Thanksgiving and open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Black Friday.
Is Southridge Mall open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Southridge Mall will be closed on Thanksgiving and open on Black Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Is Valley West Mall open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Valley West Mall will close on Thanksgiving and be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Black Friday.
Is Bass Pro Shops open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Bass Pro Shops will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving and from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Some stores are subject to the hours of their malls and shopping centers, so check with your local store for specific holiday hours before going.
Is Barnes & Noble open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
All Barnes & Noble locations will be closed on Thanksgiving, and hours on Black Friday will vary by location, shoppers should check its store locator for hours.
Is Best Buy open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Best Buy will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, according to a news release, but have extended store hours for Black Friday. Shoppers are encouraged to check its store locator for details.
Is Costco open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
According to the company’s website, Costco warehouses will be closed on Thanksgiving and open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Black Friday.
Is CVS open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
CVS locations will be open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, but the store has not officially released holiday hours.
Is Dick’s Sporting Goods open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be closed on Thanksgiving and open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday.
Is Dillard’s open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Dillard’s will be closed on Thanksgiving, and open on Black Friday with extended hours, shoppers should check its store locator for specific locations.
Is Dollar Tree open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Dollar Tree will have reduced hours on Thanksgiving, varying by location, and be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
Is Dollar General open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Dollar General will be open at most locations on Thanksgiving from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., but customers should check their local stores. On Black Friday, locations will be open normal hours.
Is Fleet Farm open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Fleet Farm is closed on Thanksgiving and stores open at 5 a.m. on Black Friday.
Is Hobby Lobby open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Hobby Lobby is closed on Thanksgiving, and open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
Are Home Depot, Lowe’s and Ace Hardware open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Home Depot stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company confirmed to USA TODAY, however stores will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday. Stores will close at their regular times.
Lowe’s stores will also be closed on Thanksgiving and will also open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY.
Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. However, the company told USA TODAY that a majority of its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Is Homemakers Furniture open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Homemakers Furniture will be closed on Thanksgiving and opens at 8 a.m. on Black Friday.
Is JCPenney open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
JCPenney stores will be closed on Thanksgiving but stores will open at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY. Closing times for the stores will vary by location, so check with your local store for its specific hours.
Is Kohl’s open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Kohl’s stores will be closed on Thanksgiving this year, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. The company will “kick off a season of in-store events, sweepstakes and giveaways that will run through December” on Black Friday, the retailer said in a news release.
Is Menard’s open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Menard’s is closed on Thanksgiving and opens at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
Is Michaels open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Michaels will be closed on Thanksgiving and open at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
Are Office Depot and OfficeMax open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Both stores will be closed on Thanksgiving but Office Depot and OfficeMax alike will be open regular hours on Black Friday, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is REI open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Since 2015 specialty outdoor retailer REI has closed its stores on Thanksgiving and Black Friday to allow employees to spend time with their families.
Is Sam’s Club open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Sam’s Club will be closed on Thanksgiving and open on Black Friday for extended hours until 8 p.m.
Is Scheels open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Scheels is closed on Thanksgiving and is typically open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
Is Staples open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Staples stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and open at 9 a.m. on Black Friday.
Is Target open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Target will be closed on Thanksgiving. Stores will open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, and have extended hours of 7 a.m. to midnight from Nov. 30 through Dec. 23, the retailer said in a news release.
Are TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and HomeGoods open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
All three stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and HomeGoods will open at 7 a.m. on Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Tractor Supply Company open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Tractor Supply Co. stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company confirmed to USA TODAY and will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Walmart stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company told USA TODAY, however, stores will open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday.
Is Walgreens open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?
Walgreens will be closed on Thanksgiving and operate normal hours on Black Friday.
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Philip Joens covers retail and real estate for the Des Moines Register. He can be reached at 515-284-8184, pjoens@registermedia.com or on Twitter @Philip_Joens.
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.
