Black Friday shopping starts early

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - It seems like Black Friday shopping starts earlier and earlier every year and some people aren't happy about it.

Some people are being asked to work just after midnight on Black Friday or even on Thanksgiving Day in some cases- and those unhappy workers have turned to the internet to voice their frustrations.

Black Friday shopping gets even earlier.

Some retail giants like Walmart and Sears announced plans to open their doors at 8:00 Thanksgiving night, hoping you'll get out and shop right after your turkey dinner, but not everyone is happy about the holiday start time.

“They’re open enough, I don’t think they need to open on Thanksgiving,” said Joyce Roberts, South Hadley.

Some even started voicing their frustrations online. 

People who think it's unfair are signing an online petition .

As the holiday gets closer, you can anticipate to start seeing even more flyers indicating that stores like Kohl’s and Target will be opening on Thanksgiving Day but something for you to keep in mind, that only applies in states where it's allowed. They will not be opening on Thanksgiving here in Massachusetts.

Massachusettsstill has blue laws which prevents stores from opening on Thanksgiving, while surrounding states don't.

As a result, shoppers may be crossing state lines to spend their money, and some people wonder if it's something Massachusetts should reconsider.

“From a moral or Thanksgiving standpoint, I don't think the stores should be open. I think employees should have the day off, from a competitive standpoint, maybe that's something the state has to do,” said Edward Spellacy, East Longmeadow.

Still, there are those who think a midnight opening on Black Friday is early enough.

“That seems insane, people going shopping at 12 or 1:00, I can't understand that, you can't be in that much need that you have to be up at midnight to go shopping,” said Frank Yacubeck, Holyoke.

Some businesses obtain special permits to open on the holiday.

If you think a business is violating our states blue laws, you're asked to report it to the attorney general.