As Thanksgiving approaches, many preparations are underway. This year, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 27, 2025. If you’re planning to shop or dine out on this holiday, it’s essential to know what businesses will be open or closed.
Thanksgiving 2025: What’s Open and Closed?
Various retailers and service providers alter their schedules for Thanksgiving. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate your options.
Retail Stores
- Open:
- Kroger
- Starbucks
- McDonald’s
- IHOP
- Waffle House
- Closed:
- Walmart
- Target
- Best Buy
- Macy’s
- Home Depot
Grocery Stores
- Open:
- Kroger (most close at 4 p.m.)
- Whole Foods (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
- Food Lion (varying closing times)
- Harris Teeter (closes at 2 p.m.)
- Sprouts Farmers Market (7 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
- Closed:
- Walmart
- Costco
- Trader Joe’s
- Aldi
Restaurants
- Open:
- Waffle House
- McDonald’s
- IHOP
- Golden Corral (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Closed:
- Chick-fil-A
- Chipotle
- Shake Shack
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Banking and Postal Services
On Thanksgiving, banks will be closed. This includes major institutions like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase. Similarly, the U.S. Postal Service will not operate on this day, resuming regular services on Friday.
Shipping Services
Shipping companies like UPS and FedEx will not operate on Thanksgiving. Retail locations for both services may also be closed, so it is advisable to verify ahead of your visit.
Stock Market Hours
The stock market in the United States will be closed on November 27. It will reopen on November 28 but will have shortened hours, closing early at 1 p.m. ET.
Before heading out on Thanksgiving Day, always check local hours online or via phone to ensure a smooth experience. An understanding of what’s open and closed will help you make the most of this holiday.
