“We’re closed on Thanksgiving Day so our employees can enjoy the holiday with their families.” A version of that sign is increasingly familiar on the front door of many national retailers. But there are still some exceptions: Certain grocery stores, for instance, cater to last-minute Thanksgiving food-prep emergencies, leaving their doors open for those “uh-oh” moments for at least for part of the day.
And it’s not just grocery stores that are remaining open for the holiday. Some retailers are opening their doors the day before Black Friday so shoppers can get a head start on savings, albeit at reduced hours.
Here’s a list of store hours for the businesses that’ll be open on Thanksgiving Day, including grocery and retail stores. And here’s when you can expect stores to reopen on Black Friday. Just remember that online stores are already offering most of their best Black Friday deals — all available at your convenience.
Stores open on Thanksgiving Day
These open-to-close hours vary by location, so check with your local stores to confirm times. Of course, the websites of these respective retailers are open 24/7, so we’ve linked them for easy online shopping or browsing.
- Bass Pro Shops: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Dollar General: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- CVS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Starbucks: Varies by store
- Cabela’s: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Family Dollar: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Target: Closed on Thanksgiving Day
- Kohl’s: Closed on Thanksgiving Day
- Best Buy: Closed on Thanksgiving Day
- Walmart: Closed on Thanksgiving Day
- Ulta: Closed on Thanksgiving Day
- Walgreens: Most store closed on Thanksgiving Day in 2024. (24-hour locations will remain open.)
Grocery stores open on Thanksgiving Day
- Kroger: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Meijer: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Whole Foods: Modified hours, varies by location
- Costco: Closed on Thanksgiving Day
- Trader Joe’s: Closed on Thanksgiving Day
- Save A Lot: Modified hours, varies by location
Are liquor stores open on Thanksgiving?
Many liquor stores — including Binny’s and BevMo — tend to keep their lights on for a limited set of hours on Thanksgiving Day, but it depends on location. If you live in Connecticut and run out of wine, you’re out of luck because alcohol sales aren’t allowed on Thanksgiving Day, and it’s not the only state following this rule. But if you live in California, you should be able to find an open liquor store on Thanksgiving Day, or at least no law prevents it. Be sure to check ahead of time, or just stock up in the days leading up to the holiday.
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Several grocery chains will be open on Thanksgiving, the most food-centric of the all U.S. holidays. But major retailers will largely be closed, as the trend of luring people kicking off their Black Friday sales bonanzas before the table was cleared of Thanksgiving dinner dishes has slowed considerably.
There are, of course, exceptions on both fronts. Some grocers are giving their staff time off to spend with family—and some retailers will remain open, hoping to lure in early birds and people who spill gravy on the tablecloth.
Here’s a look at the stores that will—and won’t—be open on Thanksgiving 2024. Note, as always, that hours may vary, so it’s a good idea to call first. And keep in mind also that blue laws in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island prohibit retailers from being open in those states.
Grocery stores open on Thanksgiving
Acme
Albertson’s
Cub Foods
Food Lion
Harris Teeter (Some stores closing at 2:00 p.m.)
H-E-B (Closing at noon)
Kroger (Some stores closing early)
Meijer
Ralph’s
Safeway
Shoprite
Sprouts’ Farmers Market
Stop & Shop
Wegmans
Wawa
Whole Foods Market
Grocery stores closed on Thanksgiving
Aldi
BJ’s
Costco
Lidl
Publix
Sam’s Club
Target
Trader Joe’s
Walmart
Retailers open on Thanksgiving
Bass Pro Shops
Big Lots
Cabela’s
CVS – 24-hour stores are open regular hours (pharmacies generally closed, however)
Dollar General
DSW – Opens at 5:00 p.m.
Family Dollar
Old Navy – Select locations only.
Macy’s – Opening at 5:00 p.m.
RiteAid – 24-hour stores are open regular hours (pharmacies generally closed, however)
Starbucks
Walgreens – 24-hour stores are open regular hours (pharmacies generally closed, however)
Retailers closed on Thanksgiving
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Apple
Ashley Furniture
Bath & Body Works
Belk
Best Buy
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Costco
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Foot Locker
Home Depot
JC Penney
Kohl’s
Lowe’s
Michael’s
Nordstrom
Petco
REI
Sam’s Club
Target
Ulta
Walmart
