What’s open, what’s closed on Friday? Banks, UPS, mail delivery, stock markets, malls, stores

Black Friday 2023 is Friday, Nov. 24.

It is an annual shopping event that takes place the day after Thanksgiving. The first recorded use of the term “Black Friday” was in 1869 when the U.S. gold market crashed.

According to History.com, Philadelphia police used the term in the 1950s to describe how chaotic the day after Thanksgiving would become due to crowds piling in for football games on Saturday. Shoplifters took advantage of the chaos, and police were forced to work extra shifts.

Black Friday was not viewed in a positive light until the late 1980s when retailers found a way to reinvent the term, which led to a day of dedicated, albeit chaotic, shopping.

Here is everything you need to know about what’s open and what’s closed on Black Friday 2023.

Is Black Friday a federal holiday? Is Black Friday a state holiday?

Black Friday is neither a federal holiday, nor a state holiday. There are two federal holidays in November: Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.

Federal courts in New Jersey, however, will be closed on Black Friday.

Is there mail delivery on Black Friday 2023? Will the mail run?

There will be regularly scheduled mail delivery, as well as FedEx and UPS on Black Friday. The lone exception is FedEx Freight, which is closed. FedEx Express is also operating on a modified schedule.

Is the post office open on Black Friday 2023?

United States Postal Service offices will be open.

Are the stock markets open on Black Friday 2023?

Stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and bond markets will be open on Black Friday. However, the NYSE and Nasdaq will close early at 1 p.m. while bond markets will close early at 2 p.m.

Are New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on Black Friday 2023?

All Motor Vehicle Commission offices will be open. Additionally, all New Jersey state offices and courts are open for the holiday.

Online processing of some documents are available on Motor Vehicle Commission’s website.

Are banks open on Black Friday?

All banks are open on Black Friday.

Does NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA operate on a normal schedule?

NJ Transit trains will run on a weekend/holiday schedule with extra rail service on select lines during the morning and evening peak periods. Meanwhile, bus schedules will vary by route.

The HBLR and River Line Light Rail will operate on a weekday schedule, and the Newark Light Rail will run on Saturday schedule. Riders should use NJ Transit’s online trip planner to double-check arrival and departure times.

SEPTA will operate on normal schedules. PATH will operate with a modified weekday schedule with all four lines running every 10 minutes during daytime and early evening hours.

Are restaurants open on Black Friday 2023?

Most restaurants will be open and some may be offering special deals. Patrons should check with specific restaurants for information.

When do stores open on Black Friday 2023?

Most stores will be open on Black Friday, and some may be opening very early so shoppers can take advantage of doorbuster sales.

Here is a roundup of major stores’ hours for Black Friday 2022, according to their websites, RetailMeNot and USA Today.

Note: Shoppers should ultimately check with their local store in the event hours vary by location.

• Aldi (9 a.m – 8 p.m.; varies by store)
• Apple (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
• Barnes and Noble (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
• Bass Pro Shops (5 a.m. – 8 p.m.; varies by store)
• Bath & Bodyworks (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
• Best Buy (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Big Lots (6 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
• BJ’s Wholesale Club (7 a.m. – 11 p.m.; varies by store)
• Boscov’s (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Burlington (7 a.m. – midnight.; varies by store)
• Costco (9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
• CVS (varies by store)
• Dick’s Sporting Goods (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Dollar General (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
• Dollar Tree (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
• Family Dollar (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
• Five Below (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Harbor Freight (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
• Hobby Lobby (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
• Home Depot (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
• Ikea (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
• JCPenney (5 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Kohl’s (5 a.m. – midnight)
• LL Bean (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
• Lowe’s (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
• lululemon (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Macy’s (6 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
• Marshalls (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Nike (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
• Nordstrom (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
• Nordstrom Rack (9 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
• Old Navy (5 a.m. – 11 p.m.; varies by store)
• Petco (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
• PetSmart (7 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
• REI (CLOSED)
• Rite Aid (varies by store)
• Sam’s Club (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. for Plus members; 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
• ShopRite (6 a.m. – 11 p.m.; varies by store)
• Starbucks (varies by store)
• Target (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
• T.J. Maxx (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Trader Joe’s (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
• Ulta Beauty (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Victoria’s Secret (8 a.m. – 10 p.m; varies by store)
• Walgreens (varies by store)
• Wegmans (6 a.m. – midnight)
• Walmart (6 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
• Zara (6 a.m. – 9 a.m.; varies by store)

Are there Black Friday 2023 sales?

Black Friday is considered the biggest shopping event of the year, offering massive savings for the holidays. These six Black Friday sales are some of the best to shop online this week:

When is the next federal holiday?

The next federal holiday is Christmas Day on Sunday, Dec. 25.

For more information about the history of Black Friday, check out the video below:

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