Don your masks, prepare your lists and ready your wallets; Black Friday is almost upon us.
While this year, the biggest shopping holiday has shifted some of its focus online due to the pandemic, plenty of retailers will still be opening their doors on the day after Thanksgiving.
Even in normal years, the Black Friday shopping experience is chaotic, with stores opening at different hours and releasing door-buster deals. This year, pandemic restrictions add another layer of confusion to the mix, as some stores will have different safety rules and others will be closed altogether.

DealsNews.com is a saving grace for those who choose to brave the crowds in person this year. They compiled a guide of what’s open, what’s closed and what may look different because of COVID-19. We’re parsing out that list, with a few helpful recommendations for hot ticket items.

See below for major retailers’ hours, deals and additional safety precautions according to DealsNews data. Stay tuned, as this list may change and stores’ hours are subject to change as the shopping extravaganza gets closer.

While the store will be open on Nov. 26, Apple’s best-selling AirPod Pros dropped to record low prices on Amazon, maybe even lower than what you’ll find in stores.

There will be plenty of door-busters at Best Buy, but make sure to check out

deals that have already dropped

, including iPhones, Canon cameras and KitchenAid mixers.

The sporting goods store is great for the athlete in every family, or for must-have athleisure brands such as Nike and Under Armour. The store will be having a virtual Black Friday, and some pre-Black Friday deals have already dropped,

so be sure to check their site for the latest.

DSW, your one-stop-shop for all things shoes and boots, is also holding off until the day of to announce door-busters. However,

with a fully loaded sale rack

, many are starting their shopping early as they wait for Friday.

“Sure, we already offer incredible discounts on top brands every day (humble brag), but we’re slashing prices and throwing in promotions to give you the best deals of the year during our favorite weekend of the season (and right up until 2021),” reads the

site’s Black Friday page.

The clothing store is another company starting Black Friday off online, with deals that began Nov. 14. To get a jumpstart on the sale,

check out their site

and be sure to sign up for their free membership program to be the first to hear of the door-busters before they drop.

“We’ll be running different promotional activities from Saturday, November 14th through Cyber Monday, November 30th. Be on the lookout for the best deals and lowest prices of the season!”

reads the Black Friday page

.

To get shoppers excited,

there is a countdown on their site

, counting the seconds until their Black Friday Week sale begins on Nov. 22 both online and in-store.

Macy’s is the go-to for all things holiday gifting, and Black Friday is no different. While the store will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday, be sure to check out the deals that have already dropped on their website. So far, there are over 8,000 items on sale, and, odds are, the perfect gift is among them.

While we don’t yet know what time the brick and mortar store will open on the big day,

Black Friday deals are set to be released online Nov. 20 through Dec. 1

. With up to 50% off on a whole lot of name brands, it’s worth checking out.

“We’ve handpicked over a thousand items — in stores and online — with new deals dropping Mon., Nov. 23, Wed., Nov. 25, Black Friday, Nov. 27, and Cyber Monday, Nov. 30,”

reads the Nordstrom Black Friday page.

If you still need some help picking out the best Nordstrom has to offer,

check out our top 40 picks from the sale

, going on right now.

All hail the red bullseye beacon for Black Friday. Target has been releasing deals all monthlong,

and will continue to do so every weekend until the big day.

Ulta Beauty is known for its deals and coupons all year-round, and has released some early Black Friday deals on its website before the big day. Make sure to check out the

Kylie Cosmetics lip kits on sale for just $14

, and the rest of their deals before heading to the store.

Walmart covered all its bases this year, starting its Black Friday deals all the way back on Nov. 4, both online and in-store. The superstore is releasing new deals periodically, so be sure to check the website for the latest. If you do shop in person, the company released safety measures that all shoppers must abide by. They include waiting in a single-file line to enter the store, wearing a mask at all times and navigating the aisles in one designated direction with the help of Walmart Heath Ambassadors.