California Black Friday Hours 2023

CALIFORNIA — Black Friday is as American as Apple Pie, and 2023 is shaping up to reach record levels this year. Luckily, major retailers in California such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Macy’s and GameStop are all opening to celebrate the grandest holiday of American consumerism.

Despite inflation concerns this year, the National Retail Federation projected that holiday spending is expected to reach record levels during November and December — and will grow between 3 percent and 4 percent over 2022, to between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion.

Consumers plan to spend about $875 during this holiday season — $620 on gifts, and another $255 on things like decorations, candy and food. That’s about $42 more than 2022.

“Consumers remain in the driver’s seat, and are resilient despite headwinds of inflation, higher gas prices, stringent credit conditions and elevated interest rates,” federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said in a news release. “We expect spending to continue through the end of the year on a range of items and experiences, but at a slower pace. Solid job and wage growth will be contributing factors this holiday season, and consumers will be looking for deals and discounts to stretch their dollars.”

Here are Black Friday store hours for major retailers, according to TheBlackFriday.com. As always, Patch strongly encourages readers to call their local stores first.

• Walmart: 6 a.m.
• Target: Target usually opens at 7 a.m. on Black Friday
• Best Buy: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Kohl’s: 5 a.m.
• Home Depot: 6 a.m.
• Lowe’s: 6 a.m.
• J.C. Penney: 5 a.m.
• Macy’s: 6 a.m. to midnight
• GameStop: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Costco: 9 a.m.
• Sam’s Club: Regular hours
• Joann: 6 a.m.
• Bed Bath & Beyond: 6 a.m.
• True Value: Varies by location
• Tractor Supply Co.: 6 a.m.
• Staples: 9 a.m.
• Dick’s Sporting Goods: 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Sears: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Dollar General: 7 a.m.
• Michael’s: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Rite Aid: 8 a.m.
• Five Below: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Family Dollar: 8 a.m.
• Ace Hardware: Varies by location
• Big Lots!: 6 a.m.
• PetSmart: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Build-A-Bear: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Sears Outlet: 7 a.m.
• Ashley: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Barnes & Noble: 8 a.m.
• Old Navy: Midnight to 11 p.m.
• Cabela’s: 5 a.m.
• Petco: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.