Is Macy's Open Today?

About Macy's Hours

Macy's is one of the oldest and most recognized department store chains in the United States, with a history stretching back to 1858 when Rowland Hussey Macy opened a small dry goods store on the corner of 14th Street and 6th Avenue in New York City. The company's red star logo - inspired by a tattoo Macy got as a young sailor - has become one of the most recognizable retail symbols in America. Today Macy's operates roughly 500 stores across the country, ranging from anchor locations in major shopping malls to its flagship Herald Square store in Manhattan, which covers an entire city block and spans 11 floors of retail space. The chain is also famous for its Thanksgiving Day Parade, which has been a national tradition since 1924, and its elaborate holiday window displays that draw millions of visitors each year. JCPenney follows a similar schedule if you want to compare options.

Macy's Store Hours Today Most Macy's stores open at 10:00 AM and close at 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday. Sunday hours are slightly shorter at many locations, typically running from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM or noon to 6:00 PM depending on the area. Mall-based Macy's stores generally follow the mall's operating hours, which means some locations may open earlier or close later than the standard schedule. Flagship and high-traffic urban stores sometimes keep extended hours, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays. During the holiday shopping season from late November through December, hours expand significantly - many stores open at 9:00 AM or earlier and stay open until 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM. You can check exact hours for your nearest location using the Macy's store locator.

Is Macy's Open on Holidays? Macy's is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The store stays open on most other holidays, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day. Easter hours vary by location - some stores close entirely while others keep reduced hours. The day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) is one of Macy's biggest shopping days, with many locations opening extremely early, sometimes at 5:00 AM or 6:00 AM. Similarly, the day after Christmas brings extended hours for returns and post-holiday sales. If a holiday falls on a weekend, Macy's may adjust weekday hours around it, so checking the store locator before making a trip is always a good idea.

How Macy's Compares to Other Department Stores Macy's sits in the mid-range department store tier, competing most directly with Kohl's, Dillard's and Belk, Bloomingdale's (its upscale sibling under the same parent company), Nordstrom, JCPenney, and Dillard's. While Macy's focuses on fashion, Sears has traditionally dominated the appliance and tool categories. Compared to Target and Walmart, Macy's carries a more fashion-forward selection with higher price points on clothing, shoes, handbags, and cosmetics. The store's beauty counters carry prestige brands like Clinique, Estee Lauder, and MAC that you will not find at mass-market retailers. Where Kohl's focuses on value-oriented family shopping with frequent Kohl's Cash promotions, Macy's positions itself as more of a style destination with curated brand partnerships and designer collaborations. For home goods, Macy's competes with Bed Bath and Beyond and Williams-Sonoma, carrying everything from bedding and kitchen appliances to furniture.

For shoppers looking to step up from Macy's, Nordstrom carries more premium brands with personal styling services included at no charge.

For more affordable casual basics, stores like Gap offer everyday clothing at lower price points, while Macy's strength is in carrying premium brands and a wider selection across categories.

Shopping Tips for Macy's Macy's runs sales constantly, so paying full price is almost never necessary. The store's major sale events include One Day Sales (roughly once a month), Friends and Family events (usually 25-30% off), and seasonal clearance events that can bring discounts of 50% to 80% off original prices. Signing up for a Macy's Star Rewards credit card unlocks additional percentage-off savings and earns Star Money rewards that convert to store credit. Even without the card, downloading the Macy's app gives you access to mobile coupons and the ability to scan items in-store for price checks. The best time to buy specific categories follows predictable patterns - winter coats go on deep clearance in January, swimwear in September, and holiday decor right after Christmas.

Macy's Online and In-Store Pickup Macy's has invested heavily in connecting its online and physical store experiences. You can order on macys.com and pick up in store the same day at most locations through their Buy Online, Pick Up in Store program. The Macy's app lets you check real-time inventory at nearby stores before driving over, which saves wasted trips for specific items. Many locations also offer curbside pickup where staff brings your order directly to your car. Returns are straightforward - items bought online can be returned to any Macy's store with the receipt or order confirmation email. The store also runs a marketplace on its website where third-party sellers offer products alongside Macy's own inventory, expanding the selection well beyond what is available in physical stores.

Macy's Backstage Inside many Macy's locations, you will find a section called Macy's Backstage - an off-price shopping area that functions like a store within a store. Backstage offers discounts of 20% to 80% off comparable prices on clothing, shoes, home goods, toys, and accessories, putting it in direct competition with dedicated off-price retailers like Ross from a rotating mix of brands. The selection changes frequently and operates on a treasure-hunt model similar to Costco or TJ Maxx, where the best finds go quickly. Not every Macy's has a Backstage section, but the company has been expanding the concept aggressively, adding it to hundreds of locations. It is worth checking if your local store has one, since the prices can be dramatically lower than the main sales floor.

Store Locations and Formats Macy's stores come in several sizes and formats. Full-line stores are the largest, typically occupying 150,000 to 200,000 square feet as anchor tenants in regional malls. These carry the complete range of departments including furniture, mattresses, and fine jewelry. Smaller format stores in strip malls or urban locations focus on the most popular categories like clothing, beauty, and accessories. Macy's also operates a few standalone furniture gallery locations in select markets. The Herald Square flagship in New York City is in a class of its own at roughly 1.1 million square feet, making it one of the largest department stores in the world. Other notable flagships include locations in Chicago's State Street, San Francisco's Union Square, and Atlanta's Lenox Square.

Many retailers that once competed with Macy's for the same shoppers have since closed, including The Limited, Sears, and JCPenney (though JCPenney still operates in reduced form).

For a side-by-side comparison of hours at Macy's and other major department stores, see our Department Store Hours Guide.