On Thursday 23 November, Americans will be hard at work to prepare their Thanksgiving dinner, with foods on the menus ranging from a roasted turkey to a green bean casserole.
Aside from the dishes served in the lavish feast, which can vary based on families’ cultures and traditions, Thanksgiving is also the annual holiday for people to commemorate all that they’re grateful for.
In the midst of planning the big meal, there’s also a huge range of ingredients that need to be purchased at your local grocery store. However, since Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday in the US, some stores will be completely shut down on the holiday.
For example, both Target and Walmart announced permanent closures on the holiday in 2020, with the policy remaining in place ever since. The outbreak of the pandemic had initially pushed these chains to close their doors on Thanksgiving, in order to limit crowding and spread out the shopping season.
However, that doesn’t mean that all grocery stores will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day. In fact, there are some retailers that you could make your way to on the morning of the holiday, in preparation for your annual feast.
Here are some of the stores that are closed and open in the US on Thanksgiving Day this year.
Whole Foods
If you’re looking for some fresh produce to cook up a storm, then you’re in luck, as Whole Foods is set to be opening during the holiday season. However, they will run on a limited schedule, and hours of operation may vary, so be sure to check your local store.
Costco
All Costco stores in the US will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, as noted by the retailer’s official site.
Walmart
The retail giant will be closed on the holiday, before reopening the next day for Black Friday, an annual shopping occasion filled with store deals. Walmart’s usual hours are from 6am to 11pm every day, but opening times on Black Friday are based on stores’ locations.
Target
The beloved retail store will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day before reopening the next day for Black Friday. Hours of operation for the day after Thanksgiving vary based on the store’s location.
Trader Joe’s
Stores will be closed on 23 November in observance of the federal holiday.
Wegmans
While Wegamans will be open on Thanksgiving, hours of operation are limited. For example, one Wegmans store in Brooklyn, New York, will be closed at 4pm, instead of at 11pm like it usually does. Opening and closing times for Wegmans can vary based on the location of the store.
Starbucks
Earlier this month, a spokesperson for Starbucks told Country Living that stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day. While its usual hours of operation are from 6am to 9pm, stores’ opening and closing times on the holiday vary based on location.
Aldi
According to Aldi’s official website, all stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Dollar General
The low-priced retailer will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thanksgiving Day but times may vary depending on location. You can find out more on the day by heading over to the store’s website.
CVS
A representative with CVS told ThePioneerWoman.com that most, but not all, CVS locations will be open on Thanksgiving. To check your local store, be sure to head over to the CVS’ website.
Dunkin’ Donuts
The beloved coffee chain will be open on Thanksgiving Day but with limited hours. Opening and closing times of stores on the holiday vary based on location.
Walgreens
Most Walgreens stores will be open on 23 November this year. However, hours of operation are based on the location of stores.
