“We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day so our employees can enjoy the holiday with their families.” A version of this sign is becoming increasingly common on the front door of many retailers nationwide. But there are still some exceptions: Certain grocery stores, for example, will take care of last-minute Thanksgiving meal prep emergencies and leave their doors open for at least part of the day for those “uh-oh” moments.

And it’s not just grocery stores that stay open over the holidays. Some retailers are opening their doors the day before Black Friday to give shoppers a head start on savings, albeit with reduced hours.

Here is a list of hours for businesses that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, including grocery stores and retail stores. And here you can expect stores to reopen on Black Friday. Remember that online stores are already offering most of their best Black Friday deals – whatever you want.

Shops will be open on Thanksgiving Day

These opening to closing times vary by location. So check with your local stores for times. Of course, these respective retailers’ websites are open 24 hours a day, so we’ve linked them for easy online shopping or browsing.

• Goal: Closed on Thanksgiving Day

• Walmart: Closed on Thanksgiving Day

• Ulta: Closed on Thanksgiving Day

• Walgreens: Most stores were closed on Thanksgiving Day in 2024. (24-hour locations remain open.)

Grocery stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day

• Costco: Closed on Thanksgiving Day

Are liquor stores open on Thanksgiving?

Many liquor stores — including Binny’s and BevMo — tend to keep the lights on for a limited time on Thanksgiving Day, but it depends on the location. If you live in Connecticut and run out of wine, you’re out of luck because alcohol sales aren’t allowed on Thanksgiving Day, and it’s not the only state that follows this rule. However, if you live in California, you should find an open liquor store on Thanksgiving Day, or at least no law prevents it. Be sure to do your research in advance or simply stock up on supplies in the days leading up to the holiday.

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