A bit of planning can save you a ton of money when it comes to buying throughout the year. Here’s your comprehensive, always up-to-date guide on the best times to buy everything this year. Click “Expand” on the graphic to get a closer look.You probably know that certain things are cheaper at certain times. Whether you’re buying airfare, dining out, shopping online, or buying anything else, there is often a “best time to buy.” Every year year, we compile a list of the best times to buy stuff based on when stores are trying to push out old stock, when they’re dropping prices for upcoming holidays, or even when they start having sales for no good reason. Check out the chart below for an easy view of the year, or read on for more details. ’s Best Time to Buy guide and PC World’s gadget-specific buying guide. However, in an effort to make the guide as accurate as possible, we’ve gone searching for more specific, individual sources for each item to ensure you’re looking for deals at the right time (and gotten rid of the items for which there wasn’t clear consensus—like party supplies or aluminum cookware).
So, for each item, click the source link for more specific information on when and how to buy. Also, if you’re looking for more specific up-to-the-minute news, we highly recommend checking out Dealnews’ monthly best time to buy feature—it’ll highlight a lot of the same stuff that we do here, but also discuss specific gadgets (like the newest iPad or the Xbox One and PlayStation 4). For a bigger overview of the year, read on! Apart from the above time periods, there are other days of the week or year that are best for buying certain items (which is great if you can’t wait three months for a new computer). We’ve mentioned a few of these around the site before, but in the interest of being comprehensive, here are some things to keep in mind: And with all things, if you find an item you like, monitor it regularly. Things go on sale for no reason all the time, whether it’s a Shell Shocker on Newegg, the end of a clothing season, or when a particular product goes through a refresh (like Apple computers).
That’s our big list for the year. We’ll be updating you at the beginning of each month, reminding you of the best things to buy, but this should help you plan for the year ahead. The 23 Most-Overlooked Tax Deductions 11 Dow Stocks Owned by Warren Buffett 7 Features That Will Sell Your Home Faster Kiplinger's Financial Field Manual for Military Families Best Times to Buy Big-Ticket Items Smart shoppers know that to every thing there is a season. Buy certain goods at the right time of year and you can enjoy substantial savings – especially when it comes to pricey investments, ranging from bedroom sets and big-screen TVs to new cars and computers. As long as you’re not pressed to replace something critical that’s broken, you should always plan to make major purchases when prices are likeliest to be at their lowest levels of the year. We asked deal experts to pinpoint the best times to buy 15 big-ticket items. With many of the items, the savings could amount to hundreds – or even thousands – of dollars.
View as One PageSkip to Search Form Skip to Page Content “This place was great for mattress shopping, the prices were good and the delivery guys even moved my furniture around to set up my bed.” “after sitting and talking with JD, he made the dreams come true I left with a brand new sleep system that was just wonderful.” “And yes, Brad was nice, sincere, and most of all listened to my needs from the biggest to the smallest.” Show more review highlights Do you have financingYou can be the first! Don’t see your question? Planning on shopping the Black Friday sales this year? Then you’ll need to know when retailers will open their doors.Black Friday traditionally takes place the day after Thanksgiving. But for years now, retailers and outlet stores have started kicking off their Black Friday sales a day early, opening their doors to eager shoppers on Thanksgiving. Still, several retail chains — including BJ's, Dillards, Nordstrom, Costco, Sam's Club, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls — have held the line, preferring to stick with Friday as the big kickoff to the holiday shopping season.
To help you plan your deal-hunting we've put together an alphabetical list of retailers, indicating which stores will be open on Thanksgiving, which are waiting until Friday, and what times each will open and close their doors to shoppers. Please note that opening times could vary by state, so you may want to call stores a few days before Thanksgiving to verify hours and time limits on door busters.There are strict laws in Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island preventing most stores from opening on Thanksgiving. Black Friday CountdownAppleThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Barnes & NobleThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open (Time not yet announced)Bass Pro ShopsThanksgiving - Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Black Friday - Open 5 a.m.Bath and Body WorksThanksgiving - Not yet announcedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.Bealls FloridaThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. to MidnightBlack Friday - Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bealls:Thanksgiving - Open 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.Bed Bath & BeyondThanksgiving - Closed at most locationsBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.Black Friday Doorbuster: 20 percent off your entire purchase from 6 a.m. to noon.
BelkThanksgiving - Open 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m.Best BuyThanksgiving - Open 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.Thanksgiving Doorbusters start at 5 p.m. Black Friday - Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Big LotsThanksgiving - Open 7 a.m. to Midnight Black Friday - Open 6 a.m.Saturday - Open 7 a.m.Online sale starts on Thanksgiving at 12 a.m.BJ's Wholesale ClubThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (May vary by location.)Bon-TonThanksgiving - Open 5 p.m. and stay open until Friday, 10 p.m.Black Friday - Doorbuster deals end at 3 p.m. on Black Friday. Close 10 p.m.Doorbuster - Be one of the first 200 customers inside the store on Thanksgiving Day and receive a gift card valued at $5 to $500. In-Ad Coupon - $10 off an item of $10 or more. Ends 3 p.m. on Black Friday. Boscov'sThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.Burlington Coat FactoryThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.Cabela'sThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 5 a.m. Black Friday Doorbusters - 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Carson'sThanksgiving - Open 5 p.m. (staying open all night)Black Friday - Open all night and day until closing at 10 p.m. on Black FridayChico'sThanksgiving - Not yet announced, but mall stores will likely follow mall hours.Black Friday - Open 7 a.m. or follow mall hours.CostcoThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Hours could vary by store or region. Crate & BarrelThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Hours vary by location)Dick'sThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. Close from 2 a.m. - 5 a.m. on Black FridayBlack Friday - Open 5 a.m.Black Friday deals begin on Thanksgiving at 6 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday. Ad Coupon - Get a $20 Off $100+ bounce-back coupon when you make a purchase on Thanksgiving or Black Friday. The coupon is valid November 27 to December 14.DillardsThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or follow mall hours.Dollar GeneralThanksgiving - Open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.Black Friday - Open. Time not yet announcedeBayThanksgiving - Not yet announcedBlack Friday - Begins at 12 a.m. with new deals every two hours.
Five BelowThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.FossilThanksgiving - Open 9 p.m.Black Friday - Not yet announcedFry's ElectronicsThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.GameStopThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 5 a.m.Gander MountainThanksgiving - Open 8 a.m. to midnight.Black Friday - Open 5 a.m to 10 p.m.Goody'sThanksgiving - Open 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.Guitar CenterThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.H&MThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 12 a.m. to 12 a.m. (Store hours may vary)Half Price BooksThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 9 a.m.Harbor FreightThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.Helzberg Diamonds Outlets:Thanksgiving - 10 a.m to 2 a.m.Black Friday - 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Herberger'sThanksgiving - 5 p.m.Black Friday - Open hhgreggThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.Hobby LobbyThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Home DepotThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 5 a.m.HomeGoodsThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. IKEAThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Not yet announcedJC PenneyThanksgiving - Open at 3 p.m. (open all night)Black Friday - Close at 10 p.m.Black Friday Online - Wednesday
, November 23 at midnight.Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft StoresThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.Jos. A. BankThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.mKmartThanksgiving - Open 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Black Friday - 12:01 a.m. to 9 p.m.Doorbusters: From Thanksgiving until 2 p.m. on Black FridayKohl'sThanksgiving - Open at 6 p.m.* through Black Friday* Maine and Rhode Island - Open at Midnight* Massachusetts - Open at 1 a.m.Doorbusters valid while supplies last or until 1 p.m. on Friday in-store and online.Black Friday Online - Begins Monday, November 21Lowe'sThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.Macy'sThanksgiving - Open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Some locations will remain open.)Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.Doorbusters - Begin at 6 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Black Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.MarshallsThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 10:p.m.MeijerThanksgiving -Open 6 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m.MenardsThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m. to midnightMichael'sThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. to midnightBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.Modell'sThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m.(Hours vary by location.)
Musician's FriendThanksgiving - Open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.Black Friday - Open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.Navy ExchangeThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 5 a.m. (Most locations.)NordstromThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Office Depot and OfficeMaxThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.Online sale begins Thanksgiving 12 a.m.Old NavyThanksgiving - Open 4 p.m. until midnight on Black FridayBlack Friday - Open for 32 hours.Palais RoyalThanksgiving - Open 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.PatagoniaThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Pep BoysThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m.PetcoThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Most locations.)PetSmartThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.Pier 1 ImportsThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Most locations.)Radio ShackThanksgiving - Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Black Friday - Open 8 a.m.Raymour & FlaniganThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.REIThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - ClosedRite AidThanksgiving - Most stores will be open.
ral KingThanksgiving - Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.Sam's ClubThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 7 a.m*Online Sale Begins at 12:01 a.m. ESTBlack Friday - Open 7 a.mSearsThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. to midnight.Black Friday - Open 5 a.m. Black Friday Deals: Begin on Black Friday at 5 a.m. until 1 p.m.Shoe CarnivalThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. to MidnightBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.Sierra Trading PostThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.Stage StoresThanksgiving - Open 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.Black Friday - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p..m.StaplesThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 6 a.m.Stein MartThanksgiving - Open 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.Black Friday - Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.TargetThanksgiving - Open 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Black FridayBlack Friday - Open for 30 hours.The Container StoreThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open regular hoursThe Original Mattress FactoryThanksgiving - ClosedBlack Friday - Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 9 p.m.Toys R UsThanksgiving - Open 5 p.m. and remains open through Black Friday.Black Friday - Closing time varies by store.