People shop in a grocery store on November 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Shoppers stock up on Thanksgiving meal supplies. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - Thanksgiving is here, and while many people stay home on the holiday, others may need to pick up that last-minute bag of stuffing at the grocery store.
From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
Grocery, retail stores open on Thanksgiving
- Kroger - Kroger stores are open but close early at 5 pm, according to the company’s website.
- Sprouts - All Sprouts stores are open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving, according to the company’s website.
- Whole Foods - Whole Foods stores are open but for modified hours. You can check your local store hours here.
- Dollar General - Most Dollar General stores are open, though hours might vary by location, according to a spokesperson for the company.
- Dollar Tree - Most Dollar Tree locations are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, according to its website.
- Family Dollar - The vast majority of Family Dollar stores are open from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. local time on Thanksgiving Day. However, this may vary depending on location, and some stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day, according to a company spokesperson.
- Big Lots - All Big Lots stores are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, according to a company's spokesperson.
- Most CVS stores are open on Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, according to its website.
- Many Dunkin Donuts stores are reportedly open on Thanksgiving day, but hours will vary by location.
- Many Starbucks locations are reportedly open on Thanksgiving but hours will vary by location.
- Krispy Kreme shops are open on Thanksgiving until 2 p.m., according to the company's social media.
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Grocery, retail stores closed on Thanksgiving
- Aldi - All ALDI stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day, according to the company’s website.
- Costco - All Costco stores are closed on Thanksgiving, according to the company’s website.
- Harris Teeter - All Harris Teeter stores are open at 6 a.m. and close by 2 p.m., according to its website. Pharmacies will be closed.
- Publix - All Publix stores are closed on Thanksgiving, according to the company’s website.
- Target - All Target stores are closed, according to the company’s website.
- Sam’s Club - All Sam’s Club stores are closed, according to the company’s website.
- Walmart - All Walmart stores are closed, according to GOBankingRates.
- Trader Joe’s - All Trader Joe’s stores are closed, according to the company’s website.
- T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods - All of these stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day, according to a company spokesperson.
- Home Depot - All Home Depot stores are closed on Thanksgiving day, according to the company’s website.
- Best Buy - All Best Buy stores are closed on Thanksgiving, according to the company’s website.
- Walgreens - Most Walgreens locations are closed, except for 24-hour locations, according to a company press release.
The Source: The information for this story was provided by most company websites, press releases or company statements. This story was reported from Los Angeles.