Black Friday Mall Hours: See When MD Retailers Are Open On Thanksgiving Weekend

MARYLAND — Last year, the coronavirus pandemic changed Black Friday as Americans knew it. Maryland retailers cut back hours. Some moved sales online to avoid large crowds in stores.

Black Friday falls on Nov. 26 this year. Millions of Americans are now vaccinated against the coronavirus, which means many die-hard Maryland shoppers are planning a return to Black Friday normalcy.

Not so fast, some experts say.

While the pandemic may not be the first thought for Marylanders hitting their favorite retailers, the ongoing global shipping delays could take a huge bite out of their Black Friday fun.

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Thanks to supply chain issues, many popular holiday gifts will be in short supply or more expensive than usual. While sales might be starting sooner this year, shoppers might not see the steep discounts they’re used to on Black Friday, CBS News reported citing Consumer Reports. The problem could be worse for new or in-demand products such as high-tech toys.

Still, some shoppers aren’t likely to miss out on their favorite holiday tradition.

As you plan this year’s Black Friday itinerary, you’ll want to know when malls are open in Maryland:

Anne Arundel County

• Arundel Mills (Hanover): Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Marley Station Mall (Glen Burnie): Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Westfield Annapolis: Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday.

Baltimore City

• Mondawmin Mall: Closed on Thanksgiving. Open noon to 6 p.m. on Black Friday.
• The Gallery at Harborplace: Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.

Baltimore County

• Eastpoint Mall (Dundalk): Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Mill Station (Owings Mills): Store hours vary.
• Reisterstown Road Plaza: Store hours vary.
• The Shops at Kenilworth: Closed on Thanksgiving. Special hours are not posted for Black Friday. Normal Friday hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Towson Town Center: Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• White Marsh Mall: Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.

Harford County

• Harford Mall: Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.

Howard County

• The Mall in Columbia: Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.

Montgomery County

• Clarksburg Premium Outlets: Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Lakeforest Mall (Gaithersburg): Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Westfield Montgomery (Bethesda): Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Westfield Wheaton: Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday.

Prince George's County

• Beltway Plaza (Greenbelt): Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Bowie Town Center: Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• The Mall at Prince Georges (Hyattsville): Closed on Thanksgiving. Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Towne Centre Laurel: Special hours are not posted for Thanksgiving or Black Friday. Normal hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Store hours may vary.

A recent survey by Gallup found Americans plan to spend an average of $837 on gifts this season, up just slightly from the $805 they estimated they would spend last year.

Both pandemic-era estimates are lower than what Gallup found in the preceding few years, including the record-high $942 recorded in 2019.

Meanwhile, the National Retail Federation said holiday spending this year has the potential to shatter previous records. The organization predicted that holiday sales will increase between 8.5 percent and 10.5 percent over 2020, meaning shoppers intend to spend about $859 billion.

If you are planning to shop in person, here are this year’s Black Friday store hours, according to BlackFriday.com, TheBlackFriday.com and Good Housekeeping; however, Patch encourages calling ahead to confirm exact hours with your specific location.

Black Friday Store Hours

• Academy Sports + Outdoors: Closed Thanksgiving; open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Black Friday.
• Ace Hardware: Closed Thanksgiving; Black Friday hours vary by franchise.
• Apple: Closed Thanksgiving; open regular hours on Black Friday.
• Ann Taylor: Closed Thanksgiving; check mall for Black Friday hours.
• Ashley HomeStore: Closed Thanksgiving; open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Black Friday.
• Banana Republic: Closed Thanksgiving; open 8 a.m. Black Friday.
• Barnes & Noble: Closed Thanksgiving; open 8 a.m. Black Friday.
• Bass Pro Shops: Open 9 a.m. Thanksgiving; open 5 a.m. Black Friday.
• Bath & Body Works: Closed on Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Bed Bath & Beyond: Closed Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Belk: Closed Thanksgiving; open 7 a.m. Black Friday.
• Best Buy: Closed Thanksgiving; open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Black Friday.
• Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Burlington: Closed Thanksgiving; Black Friday hours vary by location.
• Cabela’s: Open 8 a.m. Thanksgiving; open 5 a.m. Black Friday.
• Costco: Closed Thanksgiving; open 9 a.m. Black Friday.
• CVS: Most locations open Thanksgiving; open regular hours Black Friday.
• Dick's Sporting Goods: Closed Thanksgiving; open 5 a.m. Black Friday.
• Dillard’s: Closed Thanksgiving; open 9 a.m. Black Friday.
• Dollar General: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thanksgiving; open 7 a.m. Black Friday.
• DSW: Closed Thanksgiving; Black Friday hours vary by location.
• Family Dollar: Open 8 a.m. Thanksgiving; open 8 a.m. Black Friday.
• Five Below: Closed Thanksgiving; open 8 a.m. Black Friday.
• Fleet Farm: Closed Thanksgiving; open 5 a.m. Black Friday.
• GameStop: Closed Thanksgiving; open 7 a.m. Black Friday.
• Gap: Closed Thanksgiving; some stores open 7 a.m. Black Friday. Call ahead to confirm hours.
• Harbor Freight Tools: Closed Thanksgiving; open 7 a.m. Black Friday.
• Hobby Lobby: Closed Thanksgiving; open regular hours Black Friday.
• Home Depot: Closed Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Home Goods: Closed Thanksgiving; open regular hours Black Friday.
• Ikea: Closed Thanksgiving; open regular hours Black Friday.
• JCPenney: Closed Thanksgiving; open 5 a.m. Black Friday.
• Joann Fabrics: Closed Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Kmart: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Kohl’s: Closed Thanksgiving; open 5 a.m. Black Friday.
• Lowe’s: Closed Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Macy’s: Closed Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Marshalls: Closed Thanksgiving; open 8 a.m. Black Friday.
• Menards: Closed Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Michaels: Closed Thanksgiving; open 7 a.m. Black Friday.
• Nordstrom: Closed Thanksgiving; open 9 a.m. Black Friday.
• Office Depot and OfficeMax: Closed Thanksgiving; open 9 a.m. Black Friday.
• Old Navy: Closed Thanksgiving; open 12 a.m. Black Friday.
• Petco: Closed Thanksgiving; open 8 a.m. Black Friday.
• PetSmart: Closed Thanksgiving; open 8 a.m. Black Friday.
• Sam’s Club: Closed Thanksgiving; open regular hours Black Friday.
• Sears: Closed Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Sephora: Closed Thanksgiving; check mall hours for Black Friday.
• Sportsman’s Warehouse: Closed Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Staples: Closed Thanksgiving; open 9 a.m. Black Friday.
• Target: Closed Thanksgiving; open 7 a.m. Black Friday.
• TJ Maxx: Closed Thanksgiving; open 8 a.m. Black Friday.
• Tractor Supply Co.: Closed Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Ulta: Closed Thanksgiving; open 6 a.m. Black Friday.
• Victoria’s Secret: Closed Thanksgiving; check mall hours for Black Friday.
• Walmart: Closed Thanksgiving; open 5 a.m. Black Friday

To avoid overspending on holiday gifts, it’s important to make a list, set a budget and stick to it. Also, know your shopping triggers. For example, many people can’t resist a sale. But not all bargains are created equal, and shoppers should be wary of the “buy more, save more” types of deals.

“You think you are getting a better value when you see $10 off $50 or [20 percent] off $50, but it’s the same percent discount, so don’t let that discount claim make you spend more,” consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch told CNBC.

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