Many major grocery, dollar, pharmacy, and convenience chains are open on Thanksgiving, but usually with shorter hours, while big-box retailers are mostly closed.

Big-box and retail

• Closed nationwide: Walmart, Target, Costco, Publix, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, many Best Buy and Home Depot locations.

• Often open with limited hours: Big Lots, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, some department and specialty stores (hours vary by location).

Grocery stores

Many regional groceries open but close early; others close all day.

Commonly open (reduced hours, check your local store):

• Kroger and related banners (Ralphs, etc.).

• Meijer, Wegmans, Sprouts Farmers Market, Harris Teeter, Giant, Food Lion, The Fresh Market, some Safeway/Albertsons banners.

Commonly closed:

• Walmart (for grocery), Target, Publix, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Lidl, Winn-Dixie, Harveys.

Pharmacies and dollar stores

• Often open: Many CVS stores (shortened hours), some Walgreens (especially 24‑hour locations), Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar.

• Hours and pharmacy counters can differ from the front store, so checking locally is important.

Convenience stores and gas

• Typically open: Most 7‑Eleven, Wawa, Cumberland Farms, Casey’s, and similar gas/convenience chains run regular or slightly reduced hours.

• Many local gas stations and independent convenience stores also stay open, but hours vary widely.

Restaurants

• Fast food: Many Burger King and some Dunkin’ locations open, while chains like Chick‑fil‑A close.

• Sit‑down: Some national family restaurants and buffets open for Thanksgiving meals, but this varies by city and often requires reservations.

Because hours differ by chain, city, and even individual store, the safest next step is to search your exact store name plus your ZIP code or call ahead to confirm Thanksgiving hours.