As Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday loom on the horizon, eager shoppers are gearing up for a multitude of deals just around the corner. Whether you’re eager to jumpstart your holiday shopping or trade leftover turkey for a dose of retail therapy, the prospect of hitting the stores may cross your mind. However, the likelihood is that your go-to retailers won’t be opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day.
For those aiming to get a head start on their shopping spree, the task is made easy. Esteemed retailers like Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Apple, and more have already unveiled a plethora of online Black Friday deals. If snagging the best prices on gifts is your objective, venturing into the realm of online deals is likely your optimal strategy.
Yet, recognizing that some shoppers prefer or need to dive into the brick-and-mortar experience, a word of caution is warranted. If your shopping plans include Thanksgiving Day, you might encounter disappointment. Numerous retailers have officially confirmed that they will remain closed on this day, prioritizing the importance of the holiday for both shoppers and employees alike.
Stores that are closed on Thanksgiving Day
It’s safe to expect that most retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. The Holiday shopping season is a traditionally busy time of year for retailers, and it seems right to give employees some time off, especially ahead of Black Friday. Following the trend from the past few years, these major retailers will be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving day. These are some of the most important closures you’ll want to remember:
- Walmart
- Target
- Best Buy
- Macy’s
- Sam’s Club
- Costco
- Dick’s Sporting Goods (closed 2022)
- Apple stores (closed 2022)
- Lowe’s
- Home Depot
- TJ Maxx (closed 2022)
- Kohl’s
- Ulta (closed 2022)
- REI
- Michaels (closed 2022)
Stores that are open on Thanksgiving Day
There will still be some stores that will open on Thanksgiving Day, however, you should assume that the hours will be shortened. Thanksgiving Day hours will likely vary by store, so it’s a best practice to check your location’s hours before making a trip. These are some of the stores that will be open this Thanksgiving Day:
- Whole Foods
- CVS (open 2022)
- Walgreens
- Dollar General
- Kroger
- Meijer
