This story was originally published on MyNorthwest.com.

The holiday season is here, and that means spending time with family and friends on Thanksgiving and, whether we like it or not, making last-minute trips to Washington stores to pick up those last-minute essentials to complete a Thanksgiving dinner once and for all.

Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year and takes place today. Many national retailers are closing to give employees time with family and to recharge for the upcoming holidays. This includes some of the largest chains such as Walmart and Target, which plan to reopen their stores the day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday.

A word of warning: business operations may vary by location. So if in doubt, call ahead or check online for more detailed timetables for your spots in the neighborhood.

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Is the local bank in Washington open on Thanksgiving?

No, US stock markets and banks across the US are closed on Thanksgiving Day as it is a Federal Reserve bank holiday.

However, online banking services and ATMs are available as usual.

Are mail and packages delivered?

No, Thanksgiving Day is a holiday for the US Postal Service (USPS), so mail will not be picked up or delivered. Post offices will also be closed.

According to USA Today, there will be no UPS pickup or delivery service. However, UPS Express Critical service is available. Users should check the hours of operation of their local UPS store as many locations in the area are closed.

Most FedEx services will also be closed, but FedEx Custom Critical will remain open for essential shipments, USA Today also noted.

Will I receive my Amazon package on Thanksgiving Day?

Amazon deliveries occur on Thanksgiving Day, but not all services are available.

An article posted on the ShipScience website explained that Amazon has been delivering packages on Thanksgiving for at least a decade and has expanded since then.

To check whether Amazon will deliver on Thanksgiving, ShipScience, a company that provides tech solutions for businesses that need shipping, recommends visiting Amazon’s website and entering the zip code where you want a package delivered.

An important point to consider is that same-day delivery is not available on Thanksgiving Day, Amazon explained on its website. It is also not available on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Will government offices be open?

No, authorities, courts and schools are closed. Public libraries will also be closed.

Is Costco open?

No, all branches of the chain will be closed.

Thanksgiving is one of seven holidays when Costco closes its U.S. warehouses. The locations are closed on Christmas and New Year.

Is Target open?

No, according to USA Today, the retail chain will close all of its stores on Thanksgiving Day. It is the fifth consecutive year the company has done this.

According to a November 2021 statement, CEO Brian Cornell told team members that “going forward” Target stores will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day. This also applies in 2024.

Are Kroger stores open?

Yes, Kroger stores in Washington will be open on Thanksgiving Day. However, all locations will close earlier than usual.

A spokesperson confirmed to MyNorthwest that Fred Meyer stores will close at 4 p.m. and Quality Food Center (QFC) stores will close at 6 p.m

You can check the opening times of your local store here.

Are Safeway and Albertsons stores open?

Yes, Safeway and Albertsons stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

A spokesperson told MyNorthwest the locations will be open during regular hours. But she also added that “the service departments around the store – bakery, meat/seafood, pharmacy, deli, flowers – all close at 4 p.m.”

There are 185 Safeway stores in Washington state. Find local Safeway hours here.

There are 16 Albertsons locations in Washington. Visit here to see where these stores are located and what their hours are.

Is Whole Foods open?

Yes, Whole Foods stores will be open part of the day on Thanksgiving.

A spokesperson confirmed to MyNorthwest this week that its Seattle-area stores will be open Thursday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Customers are encouraged to check their local store page for further details. Click here to find your local store.

Is Trader Joe’s open?

No, the grocery chain’s stores will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day.

The company said its locations are closing so its “crew members can spend Thanksgiving with family and friends.” A spokesperson confirmed the same position in an email to MyNorthwest.

Here’s where to find your local store if you need to go out on Wednesday or Black Friday.

Is Walmart open?

No, Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, USA Today reports.

On Black Friday, stores are open from 6 a.m. Customers can search for locations here or view the 66 locations in Washington state here.

Seattle residents will need to drive to Bellevue, Renton or Lynnwood to find the closest Walmart.

Is Walgreens open?

Some of the drugstore chain’s branches will be open. But most branches will be closed on Thanksgiving Day “out of gratitude from the team members,” according to a message on the drugstore chain’s homepage.

The 24-hour Walgreens stores will remain open Thursday, the company added. An online search by MyNorthwest editors revealed that Western Washington’s only 24-hour Walgreens location is in Issaquah.

In 2023, the company announced that for the first time in company history, most of its locations would close on Thanksgiving Day. The retailer said at the time that it was doing so “to give time back to its workforce,” Axios reported.

Go to the company’s store locator here to find the location near you.

Are Amazon Fresh stores open?

Yes, Amazon Fresh grocery stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day. A spokesperson confirmed to MyNorthwest that the stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Collection and delivery are also available – the last window on holidays is 4pm to 5pm

Click here to see where the four Amazon Fresh locations are in Washington.

Are Sam’s Club locations open?

No, Sam’s Club will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Sam’s Club is closed four holidays a year: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Other stores that will be open on Thanksgiving Day

Below is a rundown of some of the country’s largest chains open on Thanksgiving.

Please note that opening hours vary by location and shoppers are advised to inquire before heading to the nearest store:

• Bass Pro Shop and Cabela’s: Both stores will be open Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the company that operates both chains confirmed to USA Today.

Which restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day in Washington?

The Seattle Times has compiled a list of restaurants in the city of Seattle and several other Western Washington cities outside of Seattle that are accepting walk-ins or still have reservations.

For those who want to forego the traditional Thanksgiving meal or need refreshment on a long trip to see family, the following chain restaurants will be open to customers, according to multiple reports:

• Starbucks: An online search of the chain’s website by MyNorthwest editors found most stores in Seattle and other Western Washington locations will be open Thursday. However, operating hours vary significantly by location and differ from the daily schedules that customers are accustomed to.

• Subway: All locations are independent and operated independently of one another. Therefore, interested consumers should check the chain’s website to see if their local store is open.

Restaurant chains that will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day include Chick-fil-A, Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., and The Olive Garden, USA Today reported. Most KFC locations will also be closed.

Stores that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day

Below is a list of some of the country’s largest chains that will be closed on Thanksgiving.

• Office Depot and OfficeMax

• Petco: A spokesperson confirmed to MyNorthwest that Petco will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. On Black Friday, stores open at 8 a.m.

Contribution: The Associated Press

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