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Here are Black Friday shopping hours for Charlotte malls & major stores

Stores and malls in the Charlotte area are opening early for Black Friday shoppers on Friday, Nov. 28.
Stores and malls in the Charlotte area are opening early for Black Friday shoppers on Friday, Nov. 28. File photo
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  • Charlotte malls and big-box stores will open early for Black Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
  • Deloitte survey predicts Black Friday-Cyber Monday spending will drop 4% from last year.
  • Shoppers should check store-specific hours; many outlets open as early as 5 a.m.

Every year, stores and malls in the Charlotte area open early the day after Thanksgiving for those who like to follow a day of feasting with a day of shopping.

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 Charlotte area will open.

Charlotte mall hours for Black Friday

  • Carolina Place: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Charlotte Premium Outlets: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Concord Mills: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Northlake Mall: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • SouthPark: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Charlotte-area residents may choose to head to stores early on Black Friday to find deals on holiday shopping.
Charlotte-area residents may choose to head to stores early on Black Friday to find deals on holiday shopping. DAVID T. FOSTER III Charlotte Observer archives

Charlotte 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 has been updated.

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This story was originally published November 26, 2025 at 7:27 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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