Black Friday 2014: Store opening hours -Macy's, GameStop, Best Buy, TJ Maxx and more [list]

The long line of shoppers braving the Black Friday crowd. Wikipedia

People lining up outside stores on Thanksgiving and Black Friday are not an unusual sight. Some people even wake up so early in the morning to get in queue before doors open to take advantage of the doorbuster deals offered by various retailers. 

Although more stores choose to close on Thanksgiving, others are welcoming consumers by either opening during the holiday or later in the afternoon. Some Walmart branches are open 24 hours, perfect for those who has not shopped for their Thanksgiving dinner yet. Meanwhile, some retailers are opening their doors as early as 5 a.m. on Black Friday. 

Below are the schedules of some of the stores opening on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. 

Thanksgiving Day 

  • Bass Pro Shops – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
  • Best Buy - 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. 
  • Big Lots – 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. the next day 
  • Gander Mountain - 8 a.m. to 12 midnight 
  • J.C. Penney - 5 p.m. 
  • Kmart – 6 a.m. 
  • Kohl's - 6 p.m. 
  • Lord & Taylor– 6 p.m.
  • Macy's - 6 p.m.
  • MC Sports – 6 p.m.
  • Michaels - 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
  • OfficeMax/Office Depot – 6 to 9 PM
  • Old Navy - 4 p.m.
  • RadioShack – 8 a.m. to 12 noon; 5 p.m. to 12 midnight
  • Sears – 6 p.m.
  • Staples– 6 p.m.
  • Target– 6 p.m.
  • Toys "R" Us - 5 p.m.
  • Wal-Mart – Some stores will be open 24 hours on Thanksgiving with Black Friday deals available starting at 6 p.m.

Black Friday

  • A.C. Moore – 5 a.m.
  • Bass Pro Shops – 5 a.m.
  • Bed Bath & Beyond – 6 a.m.
  • Best Buy – 8 a.m.
  • Big Lots – 6 a.m.
  • BJ's – 7 a.m.
  • Burlington – 7 a.m.
  • Costco – 9 a.m.
  • Fleet Feet – 8 a.m.
  • GameStop – 12:01 a.m.
  • Gander Mountain – 5 a.m.
  • Harbor Freight Tools– 7 a.m. Inside Track Club members can get in at 6 a.m.
  • Hobby Lobby – 8 a.m.
  • Home Depot – 5 a.m.
  • Ikea – 10 a.m.
  • Jo-Ann Fabrics – 6 a.m.
  • Lowe's – 5 a.m.
  • Marshalls – 7 a.m.
  • Michaels – 7 a.m.
  • OfficeMax/Office Depot – 8 a.m.
  • Ollie's Bargain Outlet – 5 a.m.
  • Olum's – 8 a.m.
  • RadioShack – 6 a.m.
  • Ra-Lin – 8 a.m.
  • T.J. Maxx – 7 a.m.
  • Value Home Centers – 8 a.m.
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