The holiday season is back and along with it comes shopping — lots of shopping. Whether it's at a local holiday market or shopping on an annual discount day like Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, there are plenty of gifts to be found across the Des Moines metro.

Most major holiday shopping destinations are not open on Thanksgiving Day. But here's what to know about Black Friday hours in the metro.

What is Black Friday?

Black Friday falls on the day after Thanksgiving; this year it's Nov. 28.

As more holiday shopping is done online and retailers have spread holiday deals over more weeks, Black Friday's significance to retailers has diminished. But it is still considered retail's single most important day as it officially kicks off the holiday shopping season. Holiday shopping:

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