Thanksgiving arrives on Thursday, Nov. 27, and while many major retailers and services will shut down for the holiday, shoppers can still find select stores, restaurants, and essential services operating with limited hours.
Large national chains including Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, Best Buy, Kohl’s, and Home Depot will all be closed on Thanksgiving. Banks, post offices, shipping carriers, and the U.S. stock market will also observe the holiday, with normal operations resuming Friday and the markets closing early on Black Friday.
However, not everything will be shut down. Restaurants such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, Waffle House, IHOP, and Cracker Barrel will be open—many with adjusted hours. Several grocery chains, including Kroger, Whole Foods, Meijer, and Giant Eagle, will offer limited hours for last-minute food and ingredient needs, though closing times vary by location.
Retail Stores Open on Thanksgiving
- Bass Pro Shops: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Cabela’s: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Retail Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Macy’s, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, JCPenney, Nordstrom, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Barnes & Noble, REI, Burlington, American Eagle, Sephora, Victoria’s Secret, IKEA, Staples, Office Depot, OfficeMax, PetSmart, Petco, Tractor Supply Company and more.
Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving
- Kroger: Most close at 4 p.m.
- Meijer: 6 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Whole Foods: 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Giant Eagle: Close at 3 p.m.
Grocery Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, Aldi
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
McDonald’s, Starbucks, Dunkin’, Waffle House, IHOP, Krispy Kreme (until 2 p.m.), Wendy’s, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Golden Corral (11 a.m.–4 p.m.), Subway, Whataburger, Fogo de Chão (11 a.m.–9 p.m.).
Restaurants Closed on Thanksgiving
Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Shake Shack, Taco Bell, Raising Cane’s, Firehouse Subs, Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Freddy’s, and most Cheesecake Factory locations.
Officials advise customers to check local store and restaurant hours online before heading out, as hours may vary widely by location.
