Stores open on Thanksgiving 2025: Who’s operating today—and typical holiday hours to expect

Need a last-minute ingredient, batteries, or cold medicine? While most big-box retailers are closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025), several categories are open with reduced hours. Use this guide to target the chains most likely to be operating today and what hours you’ll typically see. Always check your specific location in the app or by phone—holiday schedules vary by neighborhood.

Quick guide: what’s usually open today

Pharmacies & drugstores

• CVS: Most standalone stores open with shortened hours; many pharmacy counters run limited windows or may be closed at select sites.

• Walgreens: Holiday operations vary widely this year; many locations are closed or running limited pharmacy hours where open. Confirm your exact store.

• Rite Aid and regional chains: Select stores open with reduced hours; pharmacy windows often abbreviated.

Convenience stores (strongest bet)

• 7-Eleven, Circle K, Wawa, Sheetz, QuikTrip, Cumberland Farms: Nearly all open, many 24/7 as usual. Great for drinks, snacks, ice, and basics.

Dollar & discount chains

• Dollar General: Open at many locations, commonly morning through early evening (e.g., ~8 a.m.–9 p.m., local variations).

• Family Dollar / Dollar Tree: Many stores open with reduced hours; check local listings.

Grocery stores (mixed, city-by-city)

• Whole Foods: Open with modified hours (often morning to mid-afternoon).

• Kroger-family banners (Kroger, Ralphs, Fry’s, Smith’s, King Soopers, Fred Meyer, QFC, Harris Teeter): Many markets run short holiday hours; some departments (bakery/seafood/pharmacy) may close early.

• Wegmans, Food Lion, Giant Company, select regional chains: Many locations open with abbreviated hours.

• Publix, H-E-B, Trader Joe’s, ALDI: Closed today.

Retailers closed on Thanksgiving (plan for Black Friday)

• Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Dick’s, Home Depot, Lowe’s, T.J. Maxx/Marshalls/HomeGoods: Closed today; most reopen Friday at 5–6 a.m. local time for Black Friday (hours vary).

• Warehouse clubs & department stores: Generally closed all day, with in-store doorbusters Friday morning and online deals live now.

Typical Thanksgiving hours (examples; local variations apply)

*All times are local and vary by market.

How to verify your store in under a minute

1. Open the retailer’s app and set your exact store; tap Holiday Hours (retail and pharmacy often listed separately).

2. Call the store if the app notes “hours may vary,” especially for pharmacies and 24-hour sites.

3. Hold windows move: If you schedule order pickup, choose a time after the store’s posted opening and expect holiday delays.

Fast fixes for common Thanksgiving needs

• Forgotten ingredients: Try convenience stores for butter, eggs, milk, soda, ice, foil, and disposable pans; many grocers open for a morning dash.

• Medicines & baby care: Hit pharmacies early; bring your insurance card if you need a prescription filled at a different location.

• Batteries & cables: Convenience and dollar chains are your quickest option; check in-app inventory before you drive.

• Prepared food: Some grocers keep limited hot/cold bars open; call ahead to confirm.

On Thanksgiving Day 2025, your best bets are convenience stores, many CVS locations, Dollar General, and select grocers running reduced hours. Most big-box retailers are closed until early Friday, so confirm your local store’s holiday listing before heading out—especially if you need a pharmacy counter today.