What’s open (and closed) on Thanksgiving 2021

By Chris MorrisFormer Contributing Writer
Chris MorrisFormer Contributing Writer

    Chris Morris is a former contributing writer at Fortune, covering everything from general business news to the video game and theme park industries.

    Two years ago, most businesses kept their doors open on Thanksgiving.

    But one of the many effects of the pandemic was perspective—and that changed a lot of minds in the boardroom. (And, let’s be honest, the worker shortage that came about likely played a factor as well.)

    While there are still profits to be wrung out of people who are eager to get started on holiday shopping, most of the companies that reversed course in 2020 are staying closed this year—and offering their workforces a break.

    Grocery store employees aren’t as lucky. There are a ton of people in search of last-minute ingredients on Thanksgiving who will be combing the aisle (and praying that the supply chain unkinked itself long enough for sage or pumpkin pie to have made it onto the shelves).

    If you’re in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, don’t even bother going out. Blue laws in those states prohibit retailers from being open.

    Whether you’re looking to get a head start on Black-Friday deals or are in need of a replacement turkey, here are the stores that will—and won’t—be open on Thanksgiving 2021. Note that hours may vary, so it’s a good idea to call first.

    Grocery stores open on Thanksgiving

    Acme

    Albertson’s

    Cub Foods

    Food Lion

    The Fresh Market (Closing at 3p.m.)

    Hannaford (Closing at 3 p.m.)

    Harris Teeter (Closing at 2p.m.)

    H-E-B (Closing at noon)

    Kroger (Some stores closing at 1 p.m.)

    Ralph’s

    Safeway

    Save Mart (closing at 5 p.m.)

    Stop & Shop (Closing at 4 p.m.)

    Wegmans (Closing at 4 p.m.)

    Whole Foods Market (Closing at 2 p.m.)

    Grocery stores closed on Thanksgiving

    Aldi

    BJ’s

    Costco

    Giant Eagle

    Publix

    Sam’s Club

    Target

    Trader Joe’s

    Walmart

    Winn Dixie

    Retailers open on Thanksgiving

    Bass Pro Shops

    Big Lots

    Cabela’s

    CVS (24-hour stores are open regular hours, but pharmacies are generally closed)

    Dollar General

    DSW (Most locations will open at 5pm)

    Family Dollar

    Macy’s (Curbside pickup only. Stores will be closed)

    Michaels

    Old Navy (Opens at 3pm)

    RiteAid (24-hour stores are open regular hours, but pharmacies are generally closed)

    Starbucks

    Walgreens (24-hour stores are open regular hours, but pharmacies are generally closed)

    Retailers closed on Thanksgiving

    Academy Sports and Outdoors

    Apple

    At Home

    Bed Bath and Beyond

    Belk

    Best Buy

    BJ’s Wholesale Club

    Bloomingdale’s

    Burlington

    Costco

    Crate & Barrel

    Dick’s Sporting Goods

    Dillard’s

    Guitar Center

    H&M

    Hobby Lobby

    Home Depot

    HomeGoods

    Ikea

    JCPenney

    Kohl’s

    Lowe’s

    Marshalls

    Nordstrom

    Nordstrom Rack

    Office Depot/Office Max

    Petco

    PetSmart

    Sam’s Club

    Sierra Trading Post

    Staples

    Simon Malls

    Target

    T.J.Maxx

    True Value

    Ulta

    Victoria’s Secret

    Walmart

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