Executive Summary
- Tampa Premium Outlets and Orlando International Premium Outlets announce 5 a.m. opening times for Black Friday.
- Major malls in Miami, including Dolphin Mall, will operate extended hours until 11 p.m.
- Most shopping centers across the state will maintain extended hours through Saturday and Sunday.
- Schedules vary significantly by property, with opening times ranging from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Major shopping centers and malls across Florida have released their operating schedules for the 2025 Black Friday weekend, indicating extended hours to accommodate anticipated consumer demand following the Thanksgiving holiday. According to published listings, facilities in the Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Miami metropolitan areas will adjust their opening and closing times significantly from Friday through Sunday.
In the Tampa Bay region, several key retail hubs have confirmed specific opening times. The Brandon Exchange will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday, with hours shifting to 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Tampa Premium Outlets in Lutz is scheduled to begin operations at 5 a.m. on Friday, closing at 10 a.m., while International Plaza and Bay Street in Tampa will open at 8 a.m. Other locations, including Citrus Park Town Center and Westshore Plaza, have set opening times for later in the morning, typically around 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.
Orlando area retailers are also extending access to manage holiday traffic. Data indicates that The Florida Mall and Orlando International Premium Outlets plan to open at 6 a.m. and 5 a.m. respectively on Black Friday. The Mall at Millenia will welcome shoppers starting at 8 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores has announced a 10 a.m. start time for both Friday and Saturday.
In South Florida, Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise and Miami International Mall in Doral have announced 6 a.m. openings for Black Friday. Dolphin Mall in Miami will operate from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., marking some of the longest operational hours in the region. Other locations, including Aventura Mall and Brickell City Centre, will open their doors later in the morning, with Aventura scheduled for 8 a.m. and Brickell for 9 a.m.
Retail Operational Outlook
The extension of operating hours represents a standard logistical strategy for retail management during high-volume periods. By staggering opening times across regions—ranging from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.—shopping centers aim to manage crowd control and traffic flow within metropolitan areas. These schedules reflect a continued reliance on physical retail engagement, requiring coordinated staffing and security measures to ensure public safety and operational efficiency during peak shopping intervals.
