Find Out Which Louisville Stores and Malls Are Open or Closed on Thanksgiving 2025
As Thanksgiving approaches in 2025, shoppers in Louisville are preparing for the holiday season. This year, many local malls and stores are making arrangements for the holiday, impacting shopping options on Thanksgiving Day.
Louisville Malls Closed on Thanksgiving
Shoppers will find that several major malls in the Louisville area will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. This decision reflects an increasing trend among retailers to allow employees to spend the holiday with their families. The following malls will not open on Thanksgiving:
- Oxmoor Center, 7900 Shelbyville Road
- Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Road
- Jefferson Mall, 4801 Outer Loop
- Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, 1155 Buck Creek Road, Simpsonville
- Green Tree Mall, 757 E. Lewis and Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN
Retailers Closed on Thanksgiving Day
A variety of well-known national retailers will also remain closed on Thanksgiving. Here’s a list of stores that will not open their doors:
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
- Ace Hardware
- Aldi
- Ashley HomeStore
- Barnes & Noble
- Bath & Body Works
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- Best Buy
- BJ’s Wholesale Club
- Burlington
- Costco
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
- Home Depot
- Kohl’s
- Macy’s
- Target
- Walmart
Customers are encouraged to check specific store hours, as some locations may vary their operating times.
Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day
Select retailers will remain open, offering shoppers the opportunity to grab essentials or begin their holiday shopping. Stores that will be accessible include:
- Bass Pro Shops
- CVS (hours may vary by location)
- Cabela’s
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Kroger (most locations will close early)
- Meijer
- Pep Boys (hours vary by location)
Shoppers should verify local hours with their stores, as many may adjust times for the holiday.
Conclusion
As Thanksgiving approaches, Louisville’s shopping scene will reflect a mix of closed and open establishments. Shoppers should plan their outings accordingly to navigate this year’s holiday shopping landscape effectively.
