Store Hours on Thanksgiving: Which Major Retailers Will Be Open?

As families gather around the dining table to enjoy Thanksgiving feasts, numerous major retailers will also pause operations for the day.

Retail giants like Costco, Walmart, and Target won't be opening their doors on this holiday, but some grocery and retail chains will stay open to cater to last-minute shopping needs.

Here's a breakdown of 16 prominent retail chains available on Thanksgiving, and 20 that won’t be.

Bass Pro Shops

With roughly 200 locations, Bass Pro Shops will welcome customers between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Big Lots

Big Lots, comprising 219 outlets, plans to have extended operating hours from 7 a.m. until midnight.

CVS

Out of approximately 9,000 locations, most CVS pharmacies will be accessible from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dollar General

Operating over 20,700 stores, Dollar General will open many of its outlets on Thanksgiving, though the hours may differ by locality.

Dollar Tree

Spanning about 9,000 branches including those in Canada, Dollar Tree will generally function from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Family Dollar

With a reach to about 8,000 spots, Family Dollar will serve customers from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Giant Eagle

For its 470 locations, Giant Eagle plans to open at standard hours and conclude by 3 p.m. Note that pharmacies will not operate on Thanksgiving.

Harris Teeter

Harris Teeter, which has around 260 sites, will stay open from 6 a.m. and shut by 2 p.m., with its pharmacies closing down for the day.

Kroger

In Kroger's network of 2,700 stores, the usual operation will pause by 4 p.m., although pharmacies will remain closed the entire day.

Ralph's

Ralph's, part of the Kroger family with 182 locations, will stay open until 10 p.m., but pharmacy services will not be available.

Safeway

Approximately 910 Safeway stores will open, with hours varying depending on location.

Sprouts

Sprouts will operate across 478 stores, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stop & Shop

Stop & Shop intends to run until 3 p.m. in states like Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey, except in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where they won’t operate at all. Check individual location hours for the most detailed information.

Walgreens

Though the broad majority of its 8,500 locations will be closed, Walgreens will keep 24-hour locations open for essential pharmaceutical needs.

Wegmans

Wegmans’ 100 locations will generally operate until 4 p.m. However, its Boston area sites will not open for Thanksgiving.

Whole Foods

At 530 Whole Foods Markets, operations will commence at 7 a.m. and draw to an early close by 1 p.m.

Stores Closed for Thanksgiving 2025

Here are the key retailers that have decided not to open this Thanksgiving: 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, Sierra, Trader Joe's, Ulta, and Walmart.