As Thanksgiving approaches, many people are preparing for travel and holiday festivities. For those planning last-minute grocery runs, it’s important to know which stores are open on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Store Hours: Essential Details Revealed
This year, Target announced that its stores will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day. Shoppers looking for late additions to their holiday meals will need to find alternatives.
Open Grocery Stores on Thanksgiving
While some grocery retailers like Target will not operate, several other stores will be open, albeit with adjusted hours. Here are the details:
- Kroger: Most locations will close at 4 p.m. Timing may vary.
- Food Lion: Closing times differ by location.
- Meijer: Open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Whole Foods: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Closed in some areas).
- Harris Teeter: Closes at 2 p.m.
- Wegman’s: Closing at 4 p.m.
- Sprouts Farmers Market: Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Giant Eagle: Closes at 3 p.m.
Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
In addition to Target, the following grocery stores will not be open on Thanksgiving:
- Costco
- Sam’s Club
- Walmart
- Publix
- Trader Joe’s
- Aldi
- Winn-Dixie
- Lidl
Retail Store Availability on Thanksgiving
For holiday shopping, several retail stores have chosen to remain open. Here are some of the main retail outlets that will welcome customers on Thanksgiving:
- Retail Stores Open:
- Target (Closed)
Retail Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
In addition to Target, the following retail chains will also remain closed:
- Walmart
- Best Buy
- Kohl’s
- Macy’s
- TJ Maxx
- Marshall’s
- HomeGoods
- JCPenney
- Nordstrom
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- Ace Hardware
- Barnes & Noble
- REI
- Burlington
- Belk
- American Eagle
- Sephora
- Victoria’s Secret
- IKEA
- Staples
- Office Depot
- OfficeMax
- PetSmart
- PetCo
- Tractor Supply Company
This Thanksgiving, while many stores take a break, it’s crucial to plan your shopping ahead of time. Be sure to check hours for any local store as they may vary by location.
