Kohl's department store during the holiday season shopping. (Photo by James Leynse/Corbis via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, Fla. - It's the day after Christmas. You're locked and loaded with gift cards and maybe a few items that you need to return.
Keep in mind: you won't be alone.
According to the National Retail Federation, about 68-percent of people said they will likely shop the week after Christmas. About 49-percent say they want to take advantage of post-holiday sales. Of those shoppers, 27-percent will use gift cards.
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As far as what items you can find great deals on:
Holiday items: All those Christmas decorations at the big box stores are likely to be marked down at least 50-percent. It's a great way to stock up for next year!
Electronics: According to USA Today, several electronic and tech items will be on sale after Christmas, but if you're looking for a brand name big-screen TV, you'll score a better deal after the Super Bowl.
Clothing: Retail stores are most likely going to be offering some big discounts to get shoppers spending their Christmas money.
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So when you can start hitting up those post-Christmas sales? Here's when some of the big stores will open on Thursday (Note: Hours may vary depending on locations. Be sure to check before heading out.):
Academy Sports + Outdoors: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apple: Varies.
Bass Pro Shops: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Bealls Outlet: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Belk: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Best Buy: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
BJ's Wholesale Club: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Burlington: 8 to 9 p.m.
Costco: Call store to check.
CVS: Most stores will be open regular hours.
Dick's Sporting Goods: Stores reopen at 7 a.m.
Dillard's: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Five Below: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
GameStop: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hobby Lobby: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Home Depot: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Home Goods: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Ikea: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
J.C. Penney: Stores open at 9 a.m. Check local store for closing times.
Kohl's: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Lowe's: Varies depending on location.
Macy's: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Marshalls: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Microsoft: Varies, check online.
Neiman Marcus: Many stores open at 8 a.m. Thursday but hours vary.
Office Depot: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Old Navy: Varies.
Petco: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
PetSmart: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Ross: Varies but most stores open at 8 a.m.
Sam's Club: Varies.
Target: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
TJ Maxx: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Ulta: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Walgreens: Regular hours.
Walmart: Stores reopen at 6 a.m.