As Thanksgiving 2024 approaches, many people are gearing up for the holiday festivities—spending quality time with loved ones, indulging in a delicious turkey dinner, and perhaps catching a Thanksgiving parade or watching football. But whether you’re preparing for the big meal or getting an early start on your Christmas shopping, it’s important to know which stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
Thanksgiving is when many retailers, grocers, and convenience stores operate on adjusted schedules. While some establishments close their doors for the day, others remain open, offering customers the chance to grab last-minute ingredients, special deals, or other necessities.
In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of stores open on Thanksgiving Day 2024, from big-box retailers and grocery stores to convenience chains, and we’ve included the expected operating hours for each. Remember that laws in states like Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island prohibit most stores from opening on Thanksgiving, so double-check local regulations before heading out.
Let’s dive into the retailers and grocers opening on Thanksgiving Day 2024.
Retail Stores Open on Thanksgiving 2024
If you’re running low on essentials or looking to jump-start your holiday shopping, these retail stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day:
- Bass Pro Shops: Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Big Lots: Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (closed in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island).
- Cabela’s: Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Dollar General: Open with varying hours depending on location.
- Dollar Tree: Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island).
- Family Dollar: Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island).
Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving 2024
For those looking to grab last-minute ingredients for their Thanksgiving meal, these grocery stores will be open:
- ACME: Many stores open with modified hours; pharmacies may be closed or have adjusted hours.
- Albertsons: Stores open with varied or modified hours; pharmacies may be closed or have adjusted hours.
- Central Market: Open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pharmacies closed.
- Cub Grocery: Most locations are open until 2 or 4 p.m.; liquor stores and pharmacies are closed.
- Dillons: Stores open with early closures.
- Food Lion: Open with varying hours.
- Fry’s: Open with varying hours.
- Giant Eagle: Open until 3 p.m.; pharmacies closed.
- Giant Food: Open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; pharmacies have limited hours.
- Hannaford: Some stores are open; check with local locations.
- Harris Teeter: Open until 2 p.m.; pharmacies closed.
- H-E-B: Open from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.; pharmacies closed.
- Jewel-Osco: Open with varied hours; pharmacies may be closed or have adjusted hours.
- Joe V’s Smart Shop: Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- King Soopers: Open with varying hours.
- Kroger: Many locations open, most closing early.
- Market District: Open until 3 p.m.; pharmacies closed.
- Meijer: Open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Mi Tienda: Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Pick ‘n Save: Open with varying hours.
- Ralphs: Open with varying hours.
- Safeway: Many locations open with modified hours.
- Save A Lot: Open with varying hours.
- Shaws: Open in Vermont and New Hampshire; closed in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
- Smith’s: Open with varying hours.
- Stop and Shop: Open in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York until 3 p.m.; closed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
- Tom Thumb: Open during normal business hours.
- Wegmans: Open until 4 p.m. (specific Massachusetts locations may close earlier).
- Vons: Open with modified hours.
- Whole Foods: Open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (closed in some states).
Convenience Stores Open on Thanksgiving 2024
If you need a quick snack or beverage, many convenience stores will be open throughout Thanksgiving Day:
- Casey’s: Open during normal business hours.
- Certified Oil: Open during normal business hours.
- Cumberland Farms: Open during normal business hours.
- Fastrac: Open during normal business hours.
- Kwik Shop: Open during normal business hours.
- Loaf ‘N Jug: Open during normal business hours.
- Minit Mart: Open during normal business hours.
- Quik Stop: Open during normal business hours.
- 7-Eleven: Most locations are open 24/7, though some may operate with adjusted hours.
- Sprint Food Stores: Open during normal business hours.
- Tom Thumb: Open during normal business hours.
- Turkey Hill: Open during normal business hours.
- Wawa: Open with some locations having modified hours.
Retailers That May Open on Thanksgiving
Some retailers will likely be closed on Thanksgiving, but they may open select locations or offer varying hours. Always check local listings:
- Athleta
- Banana Republic
- Gap
- Old Navy
- Sephora
Stores Closed on Thanksgiving 2024
These major retailers and grocers will remain closed on Thanksgiving:
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
- Aldi
- Barnes & Noble
- Belk
- Best Buy
- Big Y
- BJ’s Wholesale Club
- Costco
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
- Harveys Supermarket
- Hobby Lobby
- Home Depot
- HomeGoods
- IKEA
- JCPenney
- Joann
- Kohl’s
- Lowe’s
- Macy’s
- Marshalls
- Michaels
- Nordstrom
- Nordstrom Rack
- Ocean State Job Lot
- Petco
- PetSmart
- Publix
- REI
- Rite Aid
- Sam’s Club
- Shaw’s (in Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island)
- Sierra
- Staples
- Stop and Shop (in Massachusetts and Rhode Island)
- T.J. Maxx
- Target
- Trader Joe’s
- Ulta
- Walgreens (24-hour pharmacies will remain open)
- Walmart
- Wegmans (specific Massachusetts locations closed)
Final Tips for Thanksgiving Shopping
Before heading out to shop on Thanksgiving, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Check Local Hours: Store hours can vary by location. Always call ahead or visit the store’s website to confirm hours for your local branch.
- State-Specific Laws: Some states have laws regulating store hours on holidays, especially in places like Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, where many stores will be closed.
- Pharmacies: While many grocery stores and big-box retailers remain open, their pharmacy departments may have reduced hours or be closed entirely.
No matter what you need, whether it’s a last-minute grocery item or a new holiday sweater, knowing which stores are open on Thanksgiving Day can save you time and frustration. Happy shopping, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!