Thanksgiving 2025: Store Hours and Open Locations

Many major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Costco will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Some grocery stores, such as Kroger and Food Lion, will be open with reduced hours.

Pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens may have limited hours or 24-hour locations open.

Select restaurants, including Cracker Barrel and Bob Evans, will offer Thanksgiving meals.

Walmart has confirmed it will close all of its stores for 24 hours on Thanksgiving, marking the sixth consecutive year of this policy.

Aldi:: Closed ([https://www.aldi.us/?ref=yanuki.com&]).

Costco:: Closed ([https://www.costco.com/?ref=yanuki.com&]).

Food Lion:: Open, with most stores operating from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours may vary by location ([https://www.foodlion.com/?ref=yanuki.com&]).

Kroger:: Open with reduced hours; hours vary by location. Kroger family stores include Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, and more ([https://www.kroger.com/?ref=yanuki.com&]).

Meijer:: Open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Trader Joe's:: Closed.

Walmart:: Closed.

Whole Foods:: Many locations open with reduced hours, typically 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Extended hours on Nov. 25 and 26 at some locations ([https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/?ref=yanuki.com&]).

Wegmans:: Open until 4 p.m., but check local store hours as they may vary ([https://www.wegmans.com/?ref=yanuki.com&]).

Buehler’s Fresh Foods (Wooster, OH):: Closed.

CVS:: Open with regular or reduced hours; pharmacy hours vary.

Walgreens:: Stores closed; 24-hour pharmacy locations may be open.

Cracker Barrel:: Open, serving Thanksgiving meals.

Bob Evans:: Open, serving Thanksgiving meals.

McDonald’s:: Likely open with limited/reduced hours.

Starbucks:: Likely open with limited/reduced hours.

Dunkin’:: Likely open with limited/reduced hours.

Target:: Closed ([https://www.target.com/?ref=yanuki.com&]).

Best Buy:: Closed ([https://www.bestbuy.com/?ref=yanuki.com&]).

Home Depot:: Closed ([https://www.homedepot.com/?ref=yanuki.com&]).

Check Local Hours:: Always verify the hours of your local stores to account for regional variations.

Shop in Advance:: Purchase your Thanksgiving essentials ahead of time to avoid last-minute rushes.

Plan Alternatives:: Identify backup stores or meal options in case your primary choices are closed.

Q: Which major stores are closed on Thanksgiving?

Q: Are any grocery stores open on Thanksgiving?

Q: What should I do if I need a prescription on Thanksgiving?

Many stores will be closed, so plan your shopping accordingly.

Grocery stores like Kroger and Food Lion will be available for last-minute needs.

Pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens may offer limited or 24-hour services.

Several restaurants, including Cracker Barrel and Bob Evans, will serve Thanksgiving meals.