Retail establishments across the United States typically either shut down or adjust their business hours during holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve.
In 2020, due to the pandemic, stores closed on Thanksgiving Day, and since then, numerous retailers have continued the tradition of holiday closures as Thanksgiving approaches.
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect on Thanksgiving:
King Soopers:
- Closes at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
- Reopens for regular store hours the following Friday.
- King Soopers’ Pharmacies will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Safeway:
- Closes at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
- Safeway Pharmacies close at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
CVS and Walgreens:
- Some locations may be open, so it’s advisable to check for local hours.
- Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Stores open on Thanksgiving 2023:
- Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- CVS: Operating under normal hours by location; some pharmacy locations may have shortened hours.
- Dollar General: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- King Soopers: Stores close at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving; Pharmacies closed.
- Safeway: Stores close at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving; Pharmacies close at 4 p.m.
- Walgreens: Most stores are open for regular hours; all 24-hour pharmacy locations will be open, but some pharmacies may have shortened hours.
- Whole Foods: Hours vary by location.
Stores closed on Thanksgiving 2023:
- ALDI
- Best Buy
- Costco
- Home Depot
- Petco
- Petsmart
- Publix
- REI
- Sam’s Club
- Target
- Trader Joe’s
- Walmart
- Winn-Dixie
While many retailers choose to close on Thanksgiving, shoppers can anticipate the Black Friday retail holiday, which numerous stores extend throughout the weekend.