Thanksgiving 2025 Shopping Guide: Discover Which Stores Are Open or Closed
As Thanksgiving 2025 approaches, many shoppers are eager to prepare for the holiday festivities. Knowing which stores are available for shopping can help streamline your plans. Below is a comprehensive guide on store hours for grocery stores, retail outlets, and restaurants during Thanksgiving.
Grocery Stores Open and Closed on Thanksgiving
- Aldi: Closed
- Costco: Closed
- Dollar General: Most locations open; hours vary by location.
- Family Dollar: Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Harris Teeter: Open, closing early at 2 p.m.
- Lidl: Closed
- Kroger: Open, but closes early at 5 p.m.
- Publix: Closed
- Sam’s Club: Closed
- Sprouts: Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Target: Closed
- Trader Joe’s: Closed
- Walgreens: Most locations closed; 24-hour locations open.
- Walmart: Closed until Black Friday.
- Whole Foods: Most stores open; check local hours.
Retail Stores Open and Closed on Thanksgiving
- Bass Pro Shops: Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Belk: Closed
- Best Buy: Closed
- BJ’s Warehouses: Closed
- Home Depot: Closed
- Lowe’s: Closed
- Nordstrom: Closed
- T.J. Maxx: Closed
- Marshalls: Closed
- HomeGoods: Closed
- REI: Closed
- IKEA: Closed
- Sephora: Closed
- Ulta: Closed
Restaurants and Fast Food Open and Closed on Thanksgiving
- Arby’s: Many locations open; hours vary.
- Applebee’s: Some locations may open; call ahead.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Many locations open; hours vary.
- Burger King: Most locations open; hours vary.
- Cheesecake Factory: Closed, except for two locations in Maryland and Las Vegas.
- Chick-fil-A: Closed
- Chili’s: Closed
- Chipotle: Closed
- Cracker Barrel: Open with normal hours starting at 11 a.m.
- Dunkin: Most locations open; call ahead.
- Golden Corral: Open
- IHOP: Many locations may operate normal hours.
- Krispy Kreme: Most locations open but closing early at 2 p.m.
- McDonald’s: Hours vary; call or check online.
- Olive Garden: Closed
- Outback Steakhouse: Closed
- Panera: Closed
- Pizza Hut: Most locations closed; call ahead.
- Popeyes: Most locations expected to be open.
- Waffle House: Open at all locations.
- Wendy’s: Most locations open; hours vary.
Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving 2025
As you prepare for Thanksgiving 2025, keep this shopping guide handy. Check local listings and call ahead to confirm hours, as they may differ by location. This will ensure a smoother shopping experience during the holiday.
