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What’s open (and closed) on Thanksgiving 2021

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Chris Morris
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November 24, 2021, 3:00 PM ET
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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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