Black Friday shopping is a tradition for many,and this year promises a return to the classic experience. While the pandemic shifted shopping habits, a significant number of bargain hunters are eager to head to stores in search of deals and gifts.Fortunately, you can plan your shopping spree with confidence, as retailers have largely opted to open solely on Black Friday, offering employees a much-deserved break.
Are you thinking about joining the Black Friday crowds? Here’s a comprehensive guide to store and mall hours in the Chicago area to help you maximize your savings.
Retailer Black Friday Hours
Here’s a quick reference for when your favorite stores will be opening their doors:
* Barnes and Noble – 8 a.m.
* Bass Pro Shops – 5 a.m.
* Bath & Body Works – 6 a.m.
* Best Buy – 9 a.m.
* Burlington Coat Factory – 7 a.m.
* Cabela’s – 5 a.m.
* Costco – 9 a.m.
* Dick’s Sporting Goods – 6 a.m.
* Game Stop – 6 a.m.
* The Home Depot – 6 a.m.
* HomeGoods – 7 a.m.
* JC Penney – 5 a.m.
* Kohl’s – 5 a.m.
* Lowe’s – 6 a.m.
* Marshalls - 7 a.m.
* Macy’s – 6 a.m.
* Menards - 6 a.m.
* Meijer – 6 a.m.
* Michaels – 7 a.m.
* petsmart – 7 a.m.
* Target – 6 a.m.
* TJ Maxx – 7 a.m.
* Ulta Beauty – 6 a.m.
* Walmart – 6 a.m.
Mall Hours
Planning a mall trip? Here are the hours for popular shopping destinations in the Chicago area:
* Chicago Premium Outlets – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* Chicago Ridge Mall - 9 a.m.to 9 p.m.
* Fashion Outlets of Chicago – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* Fox Valley Mall – 9 a.m.to 9 p.m.
* Gurnee Mills – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* Harlem Irving Plaza - 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
* Hawthorn – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* Oakbrook Center – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* Old Orchard Mall – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* Orland Square Mall – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* River Oaks Center – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
* Water Tower Place – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
* Woodfield Mall – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* Yorktown Mall – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
I’ve found that checking individual store websites or social media pages before you head out is always an excellent idea. Sometimes, specific locations