Black Friday shoppers are already planning their go-to destinations and that means knowing which stores are open and when.
Bundles of deals will hit stores nationwide this Black Friday, but the unofficial shopping holiday will look a little different this time around.
While most retailers used to open their storefronts on Thanksgiving, they recently moved to operating solely on Black Friday to let employees enjoy time off and prevent overcrowding in light of the pandemic.
That means shoppers will have to wait until after the holiday to score their in-person deals.
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Here's a list of upcoming hours for stores and malls in the Chicago area:
Best Buy
Black Friday: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Target
Black Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Walmart
Black Friday: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Costco
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
IKEA
Black Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Macy's
Black Friday: 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Nordstrom
Black Friday: Hours vary; check local stores here
Nordstrom Rack
Black Friday: Hours vary; check local stores here
Chicago Premium Outlets: Aurora
Black Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fox Valley Mall: Aurora
Black Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Chicago Ridge Mall: Chicago Ridge
Black Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Gurnee Mills: Gurnee
Black Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Hawthorn Mall: Vernon Hills
Black Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Water Tower Place: Chicago
Black Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Oakbrook Center: Oakbrook
Black Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Old Orchard Mall: Skokie
Black Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Orland Square Mall: Orland Park
Black Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Woodfield Mall: Schaumburg
Black Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Yorktown Mall: Lombard
Black Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
