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Need a last-minute Thanksgiving ingredient? Even the best planners occasionally overlook an item on the to-do list, especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

However, if you want to make a last-minute run to the grocery store, it’s possible your local stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

In Massachusetts, the Blue Laws dictate whether certain businesses can be legally open on holidays like Thanksgiving. Some businesses, such as gas stations, restaurants and pharmacies, are allowed to operate on restricted holidays.

But even if a store is allowed to open on Thanksgiving, it may remain closed that day. Therefore, it is important to check a store’s holiday opening hours. Here’s what locations around Massachusetts will be open Thursday.

Are grocery stores open on Thanksgiving in Massachusetts?

Be sure to check your pantries now, as you won’t be able to go to the supermarket on Thursday to buy missing ingredients.

Grocery stores are not allowed to open on Thanksgiving because it is a restricted holiday under Massachusetts’ Blue Laws.

That means grocery stores like Stop & Shop, Big Y, Roche Bros, Hannaford, Market Basket, Trader Joe’s, Price Rite, Wegmans and Whole Foods remain closed.

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Even if it weren’t for the blue laws, Walmart and Target won’t be open on Thanksgiving this year.

Are liquor stores open on Thanksgiving in Massachusetts?

State law requires liquor stores to close on Thanksgiving. However, consumption of alcohol on-site at a restaurant that may be open on Thanksgiving is permitted.

Are gas stations and convenience stores open on Thanksgiving in MA?

Gas stations are among the few businesses allowed to be open on Thanksgiving in the Bay State. So don’t worry about filling your tank prematurely.

Small convenience stores, such as gas stations, are allowed to open on Thanksgiving as long as they do not employ more than three people.

Hours vary by location, but expect the following to be open:

B.P
Cumberland Farms
Exxon Mobil
Irving oil
Neon Marketplace
Corner market of the season
Sunoco
Sam’s Grocery Store
sleeve
7-Eleven

Are pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens open on Thanksgiving?

Pharmacies, like convenience stores, can open on Thanksgiving. Some CVS locations may be closed. Be sure to check the opening times of your local store.

Most Walgreens stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company said. Only the 24-hour Walgreens will remain open on Thursday.

Will Dunkin, Starbucks be open on Thanksgiving in MA?

Coffee lovers, don’t worry — Dunkin and Starbucks are allowed to open in Massachusetts on Thanksgiving.

However, some locations may still be closed. Please check the opening times stated at the respective locations.

Can restaurants open on Thanksgiving in MA?

While restaurants are allowed to open on Thanksgiving, many may choose to close to give employees the day off. However, if you don’t feel like cooking this year, some restaurants are offering traditional Thanksgiving dishes over the holiday.

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