What’s open (and closed) on Thanksgiving 2021
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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