Many national chains now close on Thanksgiving, but some grocery, dollar, drug, and convenience stores still open with shortened hours. Typical open chains include certain grocery brands, some dollar stores, most major drugstores, and 24‑hour convenience stores, but exact hours vary by location and year.
Commonly open store types
- Grocery chains like Kroger, Sprouts, and some regional supermarkets often open on Thanksgiving but close early (for example, mid‑afternoon or early evening). Always confirm with your specific store’s online hours or by phone because schedules differ by region.
- Discount and dollar stores such as Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar frequently open with reduced holiday hours, though some locations or states may require closures.
- Drugstores and pharmacies including many CVS and Walgreens locations usually open, sometimes with reduced pharmacy hours, while a few stores may close entirely.
- Convenience stores like 7‑Eleven and gas‑station chains typically open, often 24/7, though smaller franchised locations may choose different hours.
Major chains usually closed
- Big box and club retailers such as Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, and many department stores have shifted to closing all day on Thanksgiving in recent years.
How to check what’s open near you
- Use each store’s website or app “store locator” and look specifically at the Thanksgiving date; many list special holiday hours there.
- Search “Thanksgiving hours” plus the store name and your city, then call the store directly to confirm before you go, since individual franchisees or local regulations can change hours on short notice.
