Though many big-box stores are gearing up for 24 or even 48 hours of non-stop sales this holiday weekend, some are fighting the new trend of shopping on Thanksgiving.

Retailers such as Target, Walmart, Kohl’s and Best Buy are opening their doors on Thursday in hopes of extending the Black Friday shopping binge, but that move has sparked a backlash from some who argue it’s unfair to force employees to sacrifice their holidays for sales.

A Facebook page dedicated to boycotting ‘Black Thursday’ has garnered more than 112,000 likes, and spawned the twitter hashtag #boycottblackthursday.

A growing number of retail chains seem to be getting the message.

This year, Costco, Publix, Sam’s Club, Barnes and Noble, Nordstrom and the Home Depot have all agreed to stay closed on Thanksgiving, along with DSW, Bed Bath and Beyond, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Pier 1 Imports, Burlington Coat Factory, Lowe’s, Gamestop and others.

Some supporters of the ‘Black Thursday’ boycott say they will continue the effort throughout December by prioritizing holiday spending at stores that stay closed on Thursday.

Via Boycott Black Thursday, here’s the list of  retailers who will be closed on Thanksgiving:

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
Costco
Nordstrom
Publix
Pier 1 Imports
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Gordmans
Crate and Barrel
T.J.Maxx
Dillard’s
HomeGoods
Barnes & Noble
REI
American Girl
Burlington
GameStop
The Home Depot
Patagonia
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Sur La Table
Bed Bath & Beyond
Petco
Sam’s Club

Opening on Thanksgiving:
Walmart 6pm
Target 6pm
Sears 6pm
Toys ”R” Us 5pm
Best Buy 6pm
Macy’s
Big Lots
Shoe Carnival
Kmart 6am
Michaels Stores 4pm
Belk 6pm
Kohl’s 6pm
JCPenney 5pm
Stage 4pm
Goody’s 4pm
Peebles 4pm
Ulta 6pm
Bon-Ton 6pm
RadioShack (store openings vary by location)
Dick’s Sporting Goods
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