Does Dollar Tree Do Black Friday?

Dollar Tree stores offer a surprisingly great selection of affordable items for those who want to purchase food, toys, or household goods without giving their credit cards a workout.

But, is Dollar Tree a good place to shop on Black Friday? Will you find bank-account friendly bargains there, or does the store not participate in this special retail holiday when many retailers offer deeply reduced prices to lure in customers?

Here's what you need to know.

Here's what Dollar Tree offers for Black Friday

If you are hoping for discounts on Dollar Tree items on Black Friday, you're going to be disappointed. The store does not reduce the cost of any items, which remain either $1 or $1.25, depending on the specific product.

But, that doesn't mean it's not worth considering what the store does have available. Dollar Tree has a huge variety of items for Thanksgiving and Christmas that are for sale throughout all of November. This includes items you'll find hard to believe you can get for $1, including buildings, figures, trees, and people for a Christmas village. You can also find cookie containers, holiday dishes, and wreath supplies if you are crafty and want to make your own household decor for the festive season.

Dollar Tree not only has seasonal items, but also great stocking stuffers ranging from candy to toys for kids to things adults will find handy like a five-piece spa gift set with a tumbler, nail file, nail clipper, nail brush, and bath sponge. All of these items are offered at the regular price of either $1 or $1.25 though, even on Black Friday. But, they are still priced extremely competitively and may just be the perfect gifts for someone in your life.

Should you shop at Dollar Tree on Black Friday?

While Dollar Tree does not offer special deals on Black Friday, the store is open, and many stores will have extended hours. So, if you are out doing other shopping and are near a Dollar Tree, you may decide it's worth visiting.

That's especially true because buying items from this store online isn't the best option for most people. You typically have to buy multiples of an item to buy online, and shipping can be expensive. So if you want the items that the store has for sale, you'll probably want to visit a local brick-and-mortar location to get them.

However, since there are no special discounts on Black Friday, you may want to skip shopping there on this specific day to avoid crowds that are likely to be out, and to use your time more wisely at stores that do provide limited-time deals. Check out flyers and advertisements for the retail stores in your area to find out what treasures you could get for a steal during your Black Friday shopping.

Dollar Tree also marks seasonal items down after the holidays, so if you're hoping to get the best bargains, you may want to wait until later in the season to shop there. Just be aware that if there are any must-buys, you may want to visit the store shortly before or after Black Friday to pick them up before they're gone.