Black Friday 2026 in Winston-Salem: Hanes Mall opens 7 a.m. Nov. 27 after closing Thanksgiving, the Piedmont Craftsmen Fair is Nov. 21-22, plus craft markets.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Store hours are as each center publishes them; markets come from the organizers and the City of Winston-Salem calendar. Parking questions: CityLink, 311 or 336-727-8000.
Black Friday is Nov. 27, 2026, and Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28. Winston-Salem’s biggest shopping center, Hanes Mall, has already posted its holiday hours, and the city’s recreation centers and the region’s craft guild hold markets before and after the long weekend. We list hours and dates only; we do not list deals or prices.
What this means for you
- Hanes Mall is closed Thanksgiving and opens at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
- The Piedmont Craftsmen Fair, Nov. 21-22, is the weekend before Thanksgiving.
- Shopping downtown on Small Business Saturday? On-street parking is free all weekend.
Hanes Mall holiday hours
Hanes Mall, 3320 Silas Creek Parkway, 336-765-8321. Normal hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Its special hours, from the mall’s hours page:
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving) | Closed |
| Friday, Nov. 27 (Black Friday) | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Saturday, Nov. 28 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Sunday, Nov. 29 | Noon to 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 12 | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Sundays, Dec. 13 and 20 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Monday to Saturday, Dec. 14-19 and Dec. 21-23 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Thursday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Friday, Dec. 25 (Christmas) | Closed |
| Saturday, Dec. 26 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Thursday, Dec. 31 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
The mall notes that stores with outside entrances may keep different hours; check each store’s own listing. Other shopping centers had not posted holiday hours as of Oct. 11.
Craft fairs and holiday markets
- Holly Jolly Craft Festival, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Crafts and home goods made by the city’s Cricket’s Nest artisans, according to the city calendar. Information: 336-659-4315.
- Piedmont Craftsmen Annual Craft Fair, Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Benton Convention Center downtown. The guild says the fair has honored fine craft for more than 60 years; tickets and directions are on its fair page. The guild’s shop at 601 N. Trade St. is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 336-725-1516.
- Santa’s Winter Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at South Fork Community Center. Cricket’s Nest artisans sell crafts and home goods, and Santa visits from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to the city calendar.
Downtown’s own holiday market in 2025 was part of the Santa Dash and tree lighting on Nov. 22, 2025, with vendors from 2 to 7 p.m. at 500 W. Fifth St., according to Fleet Feet and the Twin City Track Club. The 2026 date is not out yet. More December markets will be added to our holiday lights and Christmas events page as organizers post them.
Small Business Saturday downtown
Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 28. The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership lists downtown’s galleries, shops, restaurants and coffee shops, including the Downtown Arts District on Trade Street.
Parking and traffic
- Downtown: city on-street parking is free on weekdays after 5 p.m. and all weekend, according to the city’s on-street parking page. City decks are listed on the off-street parking page.
- Silas Creek Parkway: expect heavy traffic near Hanes Mall on Black Friday and the Saturdays in December; check road construction and closures before you go.
- Buses: WSTA does not run on Thanksgiving Day, according to its holiday schedule.
See also: Thanksgiving in Winston-Salem for closings and trash changes, and getting around.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Hanes Mall open on Black Friday 2026?
Hanes Mall opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, according to the mall. It is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
Is Hanes Mall open on Thanksgiving?
No. The mall lists Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, as closed. Stores with outside entrances may set their own hours.
When is the Piedmont Craftsmen Fair in 2026?
Nov. 21 and 22 at the Benton Convention Center in downtown Winston-Salem, according to Piedmont Craftsmen.
When is Small Business Saturday 2026?
Saturday, Nov. 28, the day after Black Friday. Downtown on-street parking is free all weekend.
What are Hanes Mall’s Christmas Eve hours?
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026. The mall is closed Christmas Day and open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26.
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