By Editor , 3 November 2026
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REI Closes on Black Friday Again, Giving 12,000 Staff the Day Off

SEATTLE – November 03, 2026 -- REI Co-op will close all of its stores on Black Friday, Nov. 27, giving its 12,000 employees a paid day off while online shoppers can still place orders.

Every REI location shuts down on Nov. 27

Stores, distribution centers, call centers and headquarters will all be closed. Customers can browse and order on the website that day. Order processing and fulfillment resume the following day.