Yes, many national chains are open on Thanksgiving Day, but usually with reduced or modified hours. Exact hours vary by location, so always check your local store’s website or call ahead to confirm.

Types of stores open

• Some grocery chains (for example, Food Lion, Kroger-family stores, Meijer, some Albertsons/Acme/Jewel-Osco locations, Whole Foods, Wegmans in some areas) are open with shortened holiday hours.

• Various convenience stores (such as many 7‑Eleven, Casey’s, Kwik Shop locations) typically operate on normal or near-normal hours.

• Certain big-box or specialty retailers like Big Lots, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Family Dollar and Dollar General often open on Thanksgiving but close earlier than usual.

Stores usually closed

• Large chains such as Walmart, Target, Costco, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Trader Joe’s, and many drugstores or warehouse clubs remain closed all day and reopen on Black Friday.

What you should do

• Check your specific store’s holiday hours online or via its app, since even within the same chain, some locations may close completely or have much shorter hours.

• If you need essentials, prioritize grocery and convenience stores, which are the most likely to be open on Thanksgiving.