Thanksgiving 2025 will take place on Thursday, November 27, and many major retailers are adjusting their operations accordingly. Some of the most prominent store chains will remain closed for the holiday, while others will operate under modified hours for customers in need of last-minute items.
Stores Closed on Thanksgiving 2025
This year, numerous big-box retailers will not open their doors on Thanksgiving Day. Here’s a list of some of the major chains that will be closed:
- Aldi
- Belk
- Best Buy
- BJ’s Wholesale Club
- Costco
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
- Home Depot
- Ikea
- Kohl’s
- Lowe’s
- Macy’s
- Nordstrom
- Publix
- Sam’s Club
- Sephora
- Target
- T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and Sierra
- Trader Joe’s
- Ulta
- Walmart
Stores Open on Thanksgiving 2025
In contrast, several retail and grocery chains will welcome customers on Thanksgiving Day, providing essential goods. Here are the key stores that will have their doors open:
- Bass Pro Shops: Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Approximate locations: 200)
- Big Lots: Open from 7 a.m. until midnight (219 locations)
- CVS: Open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (around 9,000 locations)
- Dollar General: Open during varied hours (20,700 locations)
- Dollar Tree: Open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (approximately 9,000 locations)
- Family Dollar: Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8,000 locations)
- Giant Eagle: Regular hours, closing by 3 p.m. (470 locations)
- Harris Teeter: Open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (260 locations)
- Kroger: Open until 4 p.m.; pharmacies closed (2,700 locations)
- Ralph’s: Open until 10 p.m.; pharmacies closed (182 locations)
- Safeway: Open, hours vary by location (910 locations)
- Sprouts: Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (478 locations)
- Stop & Shop: Open until 3 p.m. in some states (365 locations)
- Walgreens: Most stores closed; 24-hour locations available (8,500 locations)
- Wegmans: Open until 4 p.m. (100 locations); Boston-area stores closed
- Whole Foods: Open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (530 locations)
This Thanksgiving 2025, families across the nation can plan their festivities while being aware of store closures and openings. Shoppers should check local listings for specific hours, as individual store hours may vary. As always, El-Balad will keep you updated on any changes or announcements related to store operations for the holiday.
