However, with evolving trends since the pandemic, many retailers now stay closed on Thanksgiving Day. If you’re wondering where to shop or run errands on Thursday, November 28, here’s a detailed look at what’s open and what’s not.Retail Stores: Most Closed for the Holiday
For the fifth year in a row, Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, a decision embraced by employees and customers alike. CEO Brian Cornell affirmed last year that giving team members family time has become a permanent policy.Walmart and Best Buy will also be closed for the day, along with department stores like Macy’s, Kohl’s, and Nordstrom. Shoppers eager for Black Friday deals will need to wait until stores reopen the next day.Grocery Stores: Adjusted Hours Across the Board
Banks will observe the holiday, with branches closed nationwide. However, ATMs and online banking services remain accessible. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will also be closed for trading.Postal and Delivery Services: Pause for the Day
The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail on Thanksgiving. UPS and FedEx services will be largely unavailable, with the exception of UPS Express Critical and FedEx Custom Critical. A few UPS stores may remain open, but it’s best to confirm ahead of time.
For the fifth year in a row, Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, a decision embraced by employees and customers alike. CEO Brian Cornell affirmed last year that giving team members family time has become a permanent policy.Walmart and Best Buy will also be closed for the day, along with department stores like Macy’s, Kohl’s, and Nordstrom. Shoppers eager for Black Friday deals will need to wait until stores reopen the next day.Grocery Stores: Adjusted Hours Across the Board
- While some grocery stores will be open, most will operate on reduced hours:
- Kroger: Hours vary by location, with most closing early.
- Albertsons Companies: Chains like Safeway, Albertsons, and Jewel-Osco will operate with limited hours.
- Whole Foods: Open with modified schedules.
- Trader Joe’s and Aldi: Both will be closed for the holiday.
- Sam’s Club and Costco: These warehouse stores will not open on Thanksgiving.
- It’s always wise to double-check with your local store for exact hours.
- As a federal holiday, Thanksgiving means closures across government institutions:
- Federal offices, post offices, courts, and DMVs will all be closed.
- Local government facilities, like libraries, will also not operate.
Banks will observe the holiday, with branches closed nationwide. However, ATMs and online banking services remain accessible. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will also be closed for trading.Postal and Delivery Services: Pause for the Day
The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail on Thanksgiving. UPS and FedEx services will be largely unavailable, with the exception of UPS Express Critical and FedEx Custom Critical. A few UPS stores may remain open, but it’s best to confirm ahead of time.
