As Thanksgiving approaches, many Americans are making final preparations for their holiday meals. This often includes last-minute trips to local grocery stores. However, it’s important to be aware of the Thanksgiving hours for various retailers as some will be closed while others operate on limited schedules. Additionally, Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shopping season, with many stores reopening for eager shoppers.
Thanksgiving Store Hours: What You Need to Know
Here’s a summary of store hours for Thanksgiving Day:
Closed Stores
- Target: All locations closed.
- Costco: Closed for the holiday.
- Home Depot: Closed on Thanksgiving.
- IKEA: Closed on Thanksgiving.
- Michaels: Closed on Thanksgiving.
- Petco: Closed on Thanksgiving.
- TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Homesense: All closed.
- CVS Pharmacy: Mostly closed, check local hours.
- Subway: Most locations closed, some may have reduced hours.
Open Grocery Stores
- Food Lion: Closes at 3 p.m. (4 p.m. in certain Virginia locations).
- H-E-B: Open 6 a.m. to noon.
- Kroger: Closes at 12 p.m.
- Stop and Shop: Open until 3 p.m. in certain states; closed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
- Wegmans: Most stores close at 4 p.m.
- Whole Foods: Open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., but closed in some states.
Fast-Food and Restaurant Availability on Thanksgiving
Dining options are also limited on Thanksgiving Day. Here’s a brief overview:
- Burger King: Open for customers.
- Chick-fil-A: Closed.
- Dunkin’: Many locations open, confirm with local store.
- KFC: Hours may vary by location.
- Starbucks: Some locations may adjust their hours.
Black Friday Store Hours
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, sees retailers opening their doors early. Here are some notable opening times:
- Best Buy: Opens at 6 a.m.
- JC Penney: Opens at 5 a.m.
- Kohl’s: Opens at 5 a.m.
- Nordstrom: Opens at 7 a.m.
- Macy’s: Opens at 6 a.m.
- Michaels: Open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Target: Opens at 6 a.m.
- Walmart: Opens at 6 a.m.
Special Hours for Target
From November 29 to December 23, Target stores will operate from 7 a.m. to midnight.
Mail and Shipping Services
Important notices for shipping and postal services include:
- Stock Market: Closed on Thanksgiving and early closure at 1 p.m. on Black Friday.
- USPS: Closed on Thanksgiving, limited delivery services.
- UPS: Closed on Thanksgiving.
- FedEx: Limited services available only for specialized shipments.
Always check with local stores for the most accurate information, as operating hours can vary. Preparing in advance can help ensure a smooth Thanksgiving experience.
