Updated on Thursday October 26, 2026: Of course we all know that Black Friday isn’t what it used to be. For the last decade or so before COVID-19 hit, it’s been creeping into Thanksgiving day itself with many big retailers opening their doors in the late afternoon when traditionally you would be getting ready to sit down to your family feast. Not only was that forcing you to choose between a good bargain and a life-long family tradition, but also forced millions of minimum wage workers to work on what is arguably the most important holiday in American history.

But things have changed these last few year as many stores have already confirmed closures on Thanksgiving day itself, either pushing back the official in-store start dates back to Friday itself or moving all their Black Friday doorbuster specials online just like what we see on Cyber Monday.

What stores are closed on Thanksgiving day in 2023?

To help you keep track of this year’s retail and outlet stores that are closed on Thanksgiving day itself, we are keeping this running list for you as we receive updates from now through Black Friday. Here are the stores that we’ve confirmed will be closed on Thanksgiving day, Thursday November 23, 2023:

• AAFES (Shop My Exchange)
• ABT Electronics
• Academy Sports
• ACE Hardware
• Acme Tools
• Aldi
• Apple Store
• Ashley Furniture
• Barnes & Noble
• Bath & Body Works
• Belk
• Best Buy
• BJ’s Wholesale
• Bloomingdales
• Bob’s Discount Furniture
• Burlington Coat Factory
• Calvin Klein
• CB2
• Crate & Barrel
• Costco
• Cost Plus World Market
• Dicks Sporting Goods
• Foot Locker
• Harbor Freight Tools
• Home Depot
• Homegoods
• IKEA
• JCPenney
• Kohl’s
• Lowe’s
• Macys
• Marshalls
• Michaels
• Neiman Marcus
• Nordstrom
• Old Navy
• Patagonia
• Petco
• Petsmart
• Publix
• REI
• Sam’s Club
• See’s Candies
• Sierra
• Staples
• Sur la Table
• Target
• TJ Maxx
• T-Mobile
• ULTA Beauty
• Walmart
• Walgreens
• West Elm
• White House Black Market
• Whole Foods

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If you know of any other stores that will be be closed on Thanksgiving day here in 2023 then be sure to let us know in the comments below!

Updated on Tuesday September 12, 2023: You hear the media talking about it in the news. You see your friends camped out for days in front of Best Buy. You’re getting a million emails advertising “Black Friday” deals. But what’s it all about? Well, let me do quick rundown and let you know everything you need to know about Black Friday

What’s Black Friday?

Black Friday is know as the day after Thanksgiving (in the United States, Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November). Many consider it as the start of the holiday shopping season. It’s become a very busy shopping day, not only because most people have the day off this day (it’s common to take a four day weekend over Thanksgiving), but also because of the excessive promotions seen from just about every retailer. You’ll find that even stores like Apple, who almost never have any sales, discount nearly every product in the store on this day. As Black Friday has gained in popularity over the years, many stores have pushed extended their deep discounts beyond just this day. You’ll find that many stores begin their holiday sales before Thanksgiving and run then through Christmas. Even on Black Friday itself, when year after year stores would open early and earlier, now many open are opening on Thanksgiving afternoon.

Do I need to wait in line, too?

Ten or more years ago, it you wanted to pick up the best Black Friday deals, you had to be in-store. That meant waking up really early in the morning, stand in a line with a bunch of other tired folks (and often outside in the cold/rain/snow), and then being quick to grab why you wanted as there would only be a few items in stock.

These days are different. Much different. Most retailers have the exact same Black Friday deals posted online at their company websites and almost always with free shipping or in-store pick up. And often the deals last through the weekend (often through Cyber Monday) so you have a little bit more time to get everything you need.

Are the deals really that good?

As with everything in life, it depends. In general, most Black Friday deals are equal to or better than the sale prices offered at different time of the year. Especially when it comes to big ticket items like TV’s, appliances, furniture, and high-end electronics, this is the best time to save. You’ll find that other product segments, like shoes, toys, and clothing have smaller absolute savings so it’s not worth breaking your beauty sleep to fight someone in the mall for the last pair of loafers that are $5.00 less than usual.

Is Black Friday better than Cyber Monday?

If you’re shopping at the mall, then Black Friday will often have better sale prices than Cyber Monday. If you’re shopping online, you’ll probably notice many of the same or similar discounts on both of these days. Heck, Cyber Monday was coined as the online equivalent to Black Friday and we’re starting to see how every year it keeps gaining in popularity.

Is Black Friday a national holiday?

In the United States, Black Friday is not an officially recognized holiday. And we are pretty sure it’s not recognized as an official holiday anywhere else in the world (although you will find Black Friday deals in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia). However most businesses are closed on this day in celebration of Thanksgiving so just check with your boss if you need to come into the office after Thanksgiving.

When’s the next Black Friday?

The next Black Friday will be November 24, 2023. That’s 1 day earlier than it was in 2022. The date changes from year to year as it always falls the day after the 4th Thursday of November. And because the way dates and calendars work, that means that Black Friday is either the 3rd, 4th or even 5th Friday of November depending on the year.

Updated on Friday September 8, 2023: Following just days after Black Friday is of course our other favorite day of the year — Cyber Monday! And as we always do here on Blacker Friday, we’re tracking Hoka’s Cyber Monday sale very closely. Although we don’t yet have a copy of their 2023 ad, you can scroll down the page to see last year’s offer details get an idea of the type of deals that they typically run (the sale is usually pretty similar from year to year). Be sure to then check back with us again for the latest updates or simply join our newsletter and we’ll keep you informed the moment their Cyber Monday ad is posted (we never spam or sell your info, and you can opt-in and out of our mailing list at any time). See you again soon!

Current Offers

A complete list of Hoka’s current offers and coupons — all of which are available today — can be found below. Don’t shop their store or site without first taking a look at all of today’s featured deals.

Last Year’s Cyber Monday Ad

Updated on Monday November 28, 2022: Hoka’s Black Friday sale ended last night but the deals still continue! Newly added sale items are now here on both the men’s and women’s sale pages.

This year’s featured markdowns include the Men’s and Women’s Bondi 7, the Men’s Speedboat 4 GTX, and the all-gender Ora Recovery Slide. While there are hundreds of other shoes on sale, keep in mind that not every size is in stock. If you’re not sure about any pair, remember that Hoka’s “30 Day No Matter What Guarantee” applies to everything they sell on their site, including sale items. So if something doesn’t fit just right then you can send it back for free for a full refund (note, free returns only applies to orders purchased directly on their site that were shipped within the continental United States).

See the ad posted below for complete offer details. Some exclusions will apply. Everything is available only while in-stock supplies last, for a limited time. Good luck and happy bargain hunting!

Ad History

How did Hoka’s Cyber Monday sale look like last year? What were some of the featured shoes on sale? Follow the links below to view some of their previous ad scans to find out more.

• 2022: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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