Alabama Stores and Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2025

Several grocery stores, including Kroger (reduced hours), Whole Foods (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.), and Sprouts (7 a.m. to 2 p.m.), will be open on Thanksgiving.

Dollar General and Family Dollar stores will be open, but hours vary by location.

Select restaurants like Irondale Cafe, Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails, Cracker Barrel, and some McDonald's and IHOP locations will be open.

Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Publix, Costco, and others will be closed.

Community Thanksgiving meals will be served at various locations in Gadsden on different dates and times.

Kroger:: Most locations open with reduced hours.

Whole Foods:: Open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sprouts:: Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Piggly Wiggly:: Limited hours at select locations.

Irondale Cafe:: Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails:: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with varying hours.

Cracker Barrel:: Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (traditional meal starts at 11 a.m.)

McDonald's:: Hours vary by location.

IHOP:: Hours vary by location.

Dollar General:: Open, hours vary.

Family Dollar:: Open, hours vary.

Bass Pro Shops:: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Q: Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving Day?

Q: Are most restaurants closed on Thanksgiving?

Q: Where can I find a free Thanksgiving meal in Gadsden?

Plan ahead, as many major retailers will be closed.

Check local Kroger, Whole Foods, and Sprouts for grocery needs.

Consider dining options like Irondale Cafe or Cracker Barrel.

If in Gadsden, explore community Thanksgiving meal options.