Here’s who’s open (and closed) on Thanksgiving 2022

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.

    Several retailers that used to be open on Thanksgiving will remain closed this year.
    Several retailers that used to be open on Thanksgiving will remain closed this year.
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    The pandemic had one upside for retail workers: The days of every store kicking off their Black Friday sales bonanzas before the table was cleared of Thanksgiving dinner dishes are now drastically reduced.

    Realizing (or being forced by their workforce to realize) that family was more important than profits, several retailers reversed previous policies. And some, like Target, went so far as to declare they would never again open their brick-and-mortar locations on Thanksgiving.

    There are, of course, exceptions. And the people who work in the grocery stores are less fortunate, as one of the truisms of preparing Thanksgiving dinner is you inevitably realize you forgot to buy a key ingredient.

    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 2022. Note that hours may vary, so it’s absolutely a good idea to call first. And keep in mind that blue laws in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island prohibit retailers from being open.

    Grocery stores open on Thanksgiving

    Acme

    Albertson’s

    Cub Foods (select locations)

    Food Lion (closes at 3:00 p.m.)

    Giant Eagle

    Harris Teeter (Some stores closing at 2:00 p.m.)

    H-E-B (Closing at noon)

    Kroger (Some stores closing at 1:00 p.m.)

    Meijer

    Ralph’s

    Safeway

    Stop & Shop

    Wegmans

    Whole Foods Market (Closing at 4:00 p.m.)

    Grocery stores closed on Thanksgiving

    Aldi

    BJ’s

    Costco

    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 (pharmacies generally closed, however)

    Dollar General

    Family Dollar

    Old Navy – Opens at 3:00 pm.

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

    Starbucks

    Walgreens — Most stores will be open 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

    Retailers closed on Thanksgiving

    Academy Sports & Outdoors

    Apple

    Ashley Furniture

    Bath & Body Works

    Bed Bath and Beyond

    Belk

    Best Buy

    BJ’s Wholesale Club

    Costco

    Dick’s Sporting Goods

    Foot Locker

    Home Depot

    JC Penney

    Kohl’s

    Lowe’s

    Macy’s

    Nordstrom

    Nordstrom Rack

    Petco

    PetSmart

    REI

    Sam’s Club

    Simon Malls

    Target

    Ulta

    Walmart

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