JCPenney stores will be closed on Thanksgiving but stores will open at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY. Closing times for the stores will vary by location, so check with your local store for its specific hours.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are perfect chances to pick up the gifts you might have missed during Prime Day -- often at the best prices of the year. As we approach these major shopping events, a slew of early deals and discounts have already started rolling in from big retailers like Walmart,