Is the post office open on Thanksgiving?
No, the U.S. Postal Service will not be delivering mail or offering retail services on Thanksgiving.
Holidays / Thanksgiving
Planning your Thanksgiving Day shopping or errands? Here's a breakdown of what's open and closed on Thanksgiving, November 27, 2025. Knowing which stores, restaurants, and services are available can help you make the most of the holiday.
Many stores and services will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025. However, select locations will remain open, often with adjusted hours. Here's a detailed look:
**Retail Stores:** - **Closed:** Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kohl's, Macy's, TJ Maxx, Home Depot, Lowe's. - **Open:** Bass Pro Shop and Cabela's (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
**Grocery Stores:** - **Closed:** Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Target, Publix, Trader Joe's, Aldi, Winn-Dixie, Lidl. - **Open:** Kroger (most close at 4 p.m., varies by location), Food Lion (closing times vary), Meijer (6 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Whole Foods (7 a.m. to 1 p.m., varies by location), Harris Teeter (close at 2 p.m.), Wegman's (close at 4 p.m.), Sprouts Farmers Market (7 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Giant Eagle (close at 3 p.m.).
**Restaurants:** - **Closed:** Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Shake Shack, Taco Bell, Cheesecake Factory, Texas Roadhouse. - **Open:** McDonald's, Starbucks (hours vary), Dunkin' (hours vary), Waffle House, IHOP (hours vary), Krispy Kreme (close at 2 p.m.), Wendy's (hours vary), Burger King (hours vary), Cracker Barrel, Golden Corral (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Subway (hours vary), Whataburger, Fogo de Chão (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.).
**Pharmacies:** - CVS pharmacies will be open, but hours may be reduced; check local listings at CVS.com?ref=yanuki.com. - Most Walgreens will be closed; 24-hour locations and pharmacies inside grocery stores will also be closed.
**Shipping Services:** - UPS pickup and delivery services will be unavailable; check local UPS Store?ref=yanuki.com hours. - FedEx pickup and delivery services will be unavailable; FedEx Office locations will be closed.
**Other Services:** - Banks: Closed (Bank of America, Truist, PNC, Capital One, Wells Fargo, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase). - Post Office: Closed; no mail delivery. - Stock Market: Closed on Thursday, early close on Friday (1 p.m. ET).
Actionable Takeaway: Always verify the hours of your local stores and restaurants online before heading out on Thanksgiving Day.
No, the U.S. Postal Service will not be delivering mail or offering retail services on Thanksgiving.
No, most major banks will be closed on Thanksgiving.
No, all Walmart stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
CVS pharmacies will be open with potentially reduced hours. Most Walgreens locations will be closed, but 24-hour locations may be open.
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