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As Thanksgiving arrives, many people will be traveling or preparing to host gatherings at home. And as usual, some shoppers may need a last-minute grocery run.
While several essential services such as banks and post offices will be unavailable, select grocery stores, retailers, and restaurants will remain open—though often with reduced holiday hours.
Walmart’s Thanksgiving Schedule
If you’re planning to visit Walmart on Thanksgiving Day, you’ll need an alternative. The company confirmed to USA TODAY that all Walmart stores will remain closed on Thanksgiving this year.
However, shoppers won’t have to wait long—stores reopen at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday.
Grocery Stores Open On Thanksgiving
Several grocery chains will continue to operate on Thanksgiving, though many will adjust their hours. Below are the stores that confirmed holiday availability:
Grocery Stores Open
- Kroger: Most locations close at 4 p.m. (hours may vary)
- Food Lion: Closing times differ by store
- Meijer: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Whole Foods: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (closed in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island)
- Harris Teeter: Closes at 2 p.m.
- Wegmans: Closes at 4 p.m.
- Sprouts Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Giant Eagle: Closes at 3 p.m.
Grocery Stores Closed On Thanksgiving
Alongside Walmart, multiple major chains will not open for the holiday:
Grocery Stores Closed
- Costco
- Sam’s Club
- Target
- Publix
- Trader Joe’s
- Aldi
- Winn-Dixie
- Lidl
Retail Stores Open On Thanksgiving
A few retail outlets will be open for holiday shoppers looking for non-grocery items:
Retail Stores Open
- Bass Pro Shops: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Cabela’s: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Retail Stores Closed On Thanksgiving
Most major retail chains will remain closed, continuing the industry trend of giving workers the holiday off. These include:
Retail Stores Closed
- Target
- Best Buy
- Kohl’s
- Macy’s
- TJ Maxx
- Marshalls
- 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
Whether you’re preparing a large meal or simply need a quick pickup, Thanksgiving shopping options vary widely.
Walmart and many major retailers will remain closed, while select grocery chains and outdoor retailers will operate with shorter hours. Planning ahead ensures a smooth and stress-free holiday celebration.