List of stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving and Black Friday
TAMPA, Fla. - After the turkey and stuffing comes the kickoff of the holiday shopping season.
And even though most retailers are offering the same deals online, many still plan to open their doors on Thanksgiving Day or in the early morning hours of Black Friday.
So if you prefer to pick up those discounted TVs, toys and other goods in person, here's a list of what time stores are open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday -- plus, a list of the stores that are closed on Turkey Day.
OPEN ON BOTH THANKSGIVING AND BLACK FRIDAY:
Discount Stores:
TARGET
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday.
KMART
Thanksgiving: Opens 7 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday.
WAL-MART
Thanksgiving: Deals start at 6 p.m.
Department Stores:
JC PENNEY
Thanksgiving: Opens 3 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday.
KOHL'S
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday.
MACY'S
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday.
SEARS
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 2 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m.
Electronic Stores:
BEST BUY
Thanksgiving: Opens 5 p.m. and closes 1 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 8 a.m.
HHGREGG
Thanksgiving: Opens 4 p.m. and closes 12 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 7 a.m.
RADIOSHACK
Thanksgiving: Opens 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Black Friday: Opens 8 a.m.
Toy Stores:
TOYS R US
Thanksgiving: Opens 5 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday.
Sporting Goods Stores:
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 2 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m.
SPORTS AUTHORITY
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 12 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 6 a.m.
Craft Stores:
MICHAELS
Thanksgiving: Opens 4 p.m. and closes 2 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 7 a.m.
Grocery Stores:
WINN-DIXIE
Thanksgiving: Closes at 4 p.m.
Black Friday: Normal hours
Malls:
WESTSHORE PLAZA
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 1 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 6 a.m.
TYRONE SQUARE MALL
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 1 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 6 a.m.
GULF VIEW SQUARE MALL
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 1 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 6 a.m.
ELLENTON OUTLETS
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 12 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 12 a.m.
TAMPA PREMIUM OUTLETS
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 12 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 12 a.m.
LAKELAND SQUARE MALL
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 12 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 9 a.m.
UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 12 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 8 a.m.
Check out this link for updates on stores that are OPEN on Thanksgiving:
http://www.theblackfriday.com/stores-opening-on-thanksgiving.php
CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING:
Electronic Stores:
GAMESTOP
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 5:00 a.m.
Warehouse Stores:
COSTCO
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 9 a.m.
SAM'S CLUB
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 7 a.m.
Craft Stores:
JO-ANN FABRIC AND CRAFT STORES
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 6 a.m.
Grocery Stores:
PUBLIX
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Normal hours
FRESH MARKET
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Normal hours
Malls:
INTERNATIONAL PLAZA
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 8 a.m.
SHOPS AT WIREGRASS
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 8 a.m.
WESTFIELD BRANDON
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m.
WESTFIELD CITRUS PARK
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m.
WESTFIELD COUNTRYSIDE
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m.
WESTFIELD SOUTHGATE
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 8 a.m.
EAGLE RIDGE MALL
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 6 a.m.
UNIVERSITY MALL (TAMPA)
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Opens 9 a.m.
Check out this link for updates on stores that are CLOSED on Thanksgiving:
http://www.theblackfriday.com/stores-closed-on-thanksgiving-day.php
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
LAKELAND SQUARE MALL
Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 12 a.m. Friday
Black Friday: Opens 9 a.m.