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How early are stores open Black Friday? 2025 shopping hours in the Triangle

Stores and malls in the Triangle are opening early for Black Friday shoppers on Friday, Nov. 28.
Stores and malls in the Triangle are opening early for Black Friday shoppers on Friday, Nov. 28. File photo
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  • Triangle malls and big-box stores open early on Black Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
  • Bass Pro, Old Navy, Best Buy and Lowe’s open as early as 5–6 a.m.; times vary.
  • Deloitte predicts that shoppers will spend about 4% less than last year over the weekend.

One of the busiest shopping days of the year is coming up, and stores and malls in the Triangle are opening early.

Retailers begin advertising their deals for Black Friday, which falls Friday, Nov. 28, well in advance of the holiday week. Many stores also offer discounts ahead of the popular shopping day.

However, shoppers may spend less this year compared to last year. According to a recent Deloitte survey, shoppers who plan to make holiday purchases between Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Dec. 1) expect to spend, on average, 4% less than in 2024.

For those who plan to spend Friday checking items off their gift lists, here’s when big box stores and malls in the Raleigh area will open.

Mall hours for Black Friday

  • Crabtree Valley Mall: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Fenton: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • The Streets at Southpoint: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Triangle Town Center: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Individual store and restaurant hours may vary.

The Streets at Southpoint and other malls in the Triangle are opening earlier than usual for Black Friday shoppers.
The Streets at Southpoint and other malls in the Triangle are opening earlier than usual for Black Friday shoppers. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Store hours for Black Friday

  • Bass Pro Shops: 5 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Belk: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Belk Outlets: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Best Buy: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Dillard’s: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • HomeGoods: most stores open 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Home Depot: open regular hours
  • Lowe’s: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Marshalls: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Old Navy: most stores open 5 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Petco: some store open as early as 8 a.m., but hours vary by location
  • Target: store hours vary, many open at 6 a.m.
  • T.J. Maxx: most stores 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Walmart: store hours vary; find your store’s hours at walmart.com

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This story was originally published November 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM.

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Renee Umsted is The News & Observer’s Affordability Reporter. She writes about what it costs to live in the Triangle, with a consumer-focused approach. She has a degree in journalism from TCU. 
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