Are Walgreens and CVS open on Thanksgiving 2025? Holiday hours for Thursday, Nov. 27

Last-minute cream, cold meds, or a forgotten roasting pan? Good news: Walgreens and CVS are open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, though many locations run reduced holiday hours and pharmacy counters may have special schedules. Use the quick guide below to plan your stop without a wasted trip.

Walgreens Thanksgiving hours: stores and pharmacy

Storefronts:

• Most Walgreens locations are open on Thanksgiving with shortened hours—commonly around 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• 24-hour Walgreens stores generally remain open 24/7, but front-end services (photo, beauty) can follow holiday staffing; expect fewer staffed registers.

Pharmacy counters:

• Many Walgreens pharmacies operate limited hours (often a short window in the late morning or early afternoon), and some close for the day.

• 24-hour pharmacies are the exception and may keep longer or normal hours, but this varies market-to-market.

Services to expect:

• Photo pickup is typically available during store hours; same-day prints depend on staffing and machine availability.

• Vaccinations/clinic access is limited; plan for another day unless your store shows confirmed appointments.

CVS Thanksgiving hours: stores and pharmacy

Storefronts:

• Most CVS retail locations, including many inside Target-adjacent shopping centers, are open with reduced hours—commonly 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or shorter.

• 24-hour CVS stores usually keep doors open, but expect smaller teams and occasional department closures.

Pharmacy counters:

• CVS pharmacies often run condensed holiday windows (for example, a late-morning to mid-afternoon block) and some sites close the pharmacy even if the store is open.

• MinuteClinic locations are typically closed on Thanksgiving or offer extremely limited hours in select areas.

Services to expect:

• Immunizations and consultations are limited; refill requests submitted on the holiday may process the next business day.

• Photo and basic retail services follow store hours; complex photo products (books, canvas) won’t be same-day.

Quick reference: Thanksgiving 2025 (Nov. 27)

*Hours vary by location; 24-hour sites and urban markets can differ.

How to confirm your local Thanksgiving hours in 60 seconds

1. Use the store locator in the Walgreens or CVS app and tap your specific store. Look for the “Holiday Hours” line (it can differ from the generic “Today’s Hours”).

2. Check the pharmacy tile separately—retail and pharmacy schedules are posted independently.

3. Call the store directly if the app shows “hours may vary,” especially for 24-hour sites.

4. Transfer or refill tips: If your home pharmacy is closed, most apps allow a one-time transfer to a nearby open location; verify insurance network and stock before you go.

Pro tips for Thanksgiving errands

• Refills & urgent meds: Request refills early morning to beat shortened pharmacy windows; bring an updated insurance card.

• Emergency supplies: For fever reducers, children’s meds, or humidifier filters, check inventory in the app and select “pickup in store” to reserve.

• Photo gifts: Upload photos before you leave; choose same-day prints only. Specialty items won’t be ready today.

• Payments & receipts: Holiday staffing can mean longer lines—use contactless pay and enable digital receipts for returns.

• Plan B: If your closest pharmacy counter is closed, try a 24-hour location or a supermarket pharmacy that lists special holiday hours.

• Walgreens: Open Thanksgiving with reduced storefront hours; pharmacy hours vary widely and may be limited or closed at some sites.

• CVS: Open Thanksgiving with shortened storefront hours; pharmacies often run limited holiday windows, and many MinuteClinic locations are closed.

Because hours are highly local on holidays, confirm your exact store and pharmacy schedule in the app or by phone before heading out—especially if you need a prescription filled today.