Americans spend over $600 million on Thanksgiving turkey each year
Americans spend over $604 million on Thanksgiving turkey each year, according to data from personal finance website WalletHub.
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Whether you want to do some last-minute shopping, grab a quick bite to eat, or go shopping, consumers have a choice this Thanksgiving.
While some national retailers and grocery stores such as Costco and Target will remain closed Thursday, others such as Kroger and Big Lots will be open, although some with reduced hours.
Experts told USA TODAY that more retailers are moving away from opening their stores for the holidays. This is a nod to changing consumer habits and a way for employers to show their care for their employees.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s open and closed on Thursday, November 23rd. It’s best to check with your local store or restaurant online before leaving home, as hours and closures may vary by location.
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Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving?
All Walmart stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Is Target open on Thanksgiving?
No, all Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving this year.
Are Costco and Sam’s Club open on Thanksgiving?
Both Costco and Sam’s Club will be closed on Thanksgiving this year.
Will Home Depot, Lowe’s or Ace Hardware be open on Thanksgiving?
All Home Depot and Lowe’s stores will be closed on Thanksgiving this year.
Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so store hours may vary by location. However, an “overwhelming majority” of its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company told USA TODAY.
Are pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens open on Thanksgiving?
Most CVS stores will be open during regular hours, but some stores may be closed or have limited hours, the company told USA TODAY.
Walgreens announced Nov. 16 that for the first time in company history, most of its locations will be closed on Thanksgiving. According to the company, 24-hour locations will remain open.
It’s always best to check your local store’s opening hours before heading out. You can find your local CVS here and Walgreens here.
Is the post office open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday? Will the mail be delivered?
The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail and retail services will not be available on Thursday, Nov. 23, the agency told USA TODAY.
Mail delivery and retail will resume normal operations on Friday.
Are UPS and FedEx open on Thanksgiving?
Both UPS and FedEx stores will be closed on Thanksgiving in 2023. Neither company will deliver any packages on Thursday either.
Both companies will resume regular operations on Friday.
Are banks open on Thanksgiving?
Banks will be closed on Thanksgiving. Branches of Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Capital One, Citibank, PNC, Truist and others will not open their branches on Thursday, the companies told USA TODAY.
The branches will be open during their regular opening hours on Friday.
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Which retail stores are open and closed on Thanksgiving?
Open:
- Bass Pro Shop (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Cabela’s (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Large lots (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Closed:
- Office Depot
- OfficeMax
- Staples
- Macy’s (Some Macy’s store hours vary by location, so it’s best to check with your local store for exact hours.)
- Nordstrom
- JC Penny
- TJ Maxx
- Marshall’s
- Household goods
- Best buy
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
- Belk
- Kohl’s
- IKEA
- Victoria’s Secret
- Barnes & Noble
- REI
- Burlington Coat Factory
- Five down
- Old Navy: A small number of Old Navy stores will be open in select markets
- gap
- HM
- Sephora: Hours vary by region and location. So check with your local store
- PetSmart
Which grocery stores are open and closed on Thanksgiving?
Open: Unless otherwise stated, all grocery stores listed below are open with adjusted opening hours. It is always best to check with your local store and pharmacy before your visit.
- All Kroger stores are open, but most close in the early evening. The Kroger family of stores includes: Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’ n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug.
- Meijer: Open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m
- Safeway: Pharmacy may be closed or have modified hours
- Albertsons: Pharmacy may be closed or have modified hours
- Jewel-Osco: The pharmacy may be closed or have modified hours
- ACME: The pharmacy may be closed or have modified hours
- Shaw’s: The pharmacy may be closed or have modified hours
- Vons: The pharmacy may be closed or have modified hours
- Tom Thumb: The pharmacy may be closed or have changed opening hours
- Sprouts Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m
- Wegman’s: Stores close at 4 p.m
- Giant Eagle: Shops close at 3 p.m.; Pharmacies remain closed
- Whole Foods: Many stores are open with modified hours. You can check the opening times of your local store here.
- Food Lion: Most stores close at 3:00 p.m., but a select few stores in Virginia (Lynchburg, Blacksburg and Charlottesville) close at 4:00 p.m
Closed:
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Which restaurants are open and closed on Thanksgiving?
Unless otherwise noted, all restaurants and major chains listed below are open during regular business hours.
- Starbucks: Store hours vary by location. You can find the hours of operation for a specific store in the Starbucks app or here.
- Dunkin’: Most locations will be open. Store hours vary by location. Customers can check their local Dunkin’ hours using the Dunkin’ app or online store locator.
- Taco Bell: Hours vary by location, but you can check your local Taco Bell’s hours here.
- Cracker barrel
- Burger King: Holiday hours vary by location
- Popeyes: Holiday hours vary by location
- Krispy Kreme: All locations close at 2 p.m
- IHOP: Holiday hours vary by location
- Waffle House
- Fogo de Chao
- White Castle: All restaurants close at 3:00 p.m
- Golden Corral: Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., although restaurants stay open later in some markets
- Honk
- Red Lobster: Hours vary by location
- Whataburger
Closed: Unless otherwise noted, all restaurants listed below will be closed on Thanksgiving.
- Chick-Fil-A
- Chilies
- PF Changs
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Only a select number of locations will be open
- Texas Roadhouse
- robin
- Zaxby’s