Most big national chains are not opening right at midnight on Black Friday anymore; they are generally opening early in the morning instead. Typical opening times this year are around 5–7 a.m., with some staying open until late at night.
What big chains are doing
- Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Kohl’s, and similar major retailers are opening in the early morning (around 5–7 a.m.) rather than at 12:00 a.m. on Black Friday.
- Many of these stores also stay open late (some until 11 p.m. or midnight), but that is closing time, not a midnight opening.
Midnight or 24‑hour options
- A few types of places may be open at midnight: 24‑hour pharmacies (some Walgreens, CVS), grocery stores with 24‑hour locations, gas stations, and some independent or local electronics/appliance or game shops that choose special midnight hours.
- Because midnight openings are no longer standard and vary heavily by city and even by individual store, the only reliable way is to check the specific store’s website or app (store locator / holiday hours) for your location, or call the store directly.
If you tell the city/area and the types of stores you care about (electronics, clothing, etc.), a more tailored checklist of what is likely to be open overnight there can be provided.
