Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day 2025 in the USA – Complete
Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day 2025 in the USA – Complete
Published: November 27, 2025
By ClickUSA News Team
Thanksgiving Day 2025 is here (Thursday, November 27), and while many Americans are gathering with family for turkey and football, some still need to run last-minute errands. Whether you forgot the cranberry sauce, need emergency medicine, or just want a quick coffee, knowing which stores are open on Thanksgiving can save your holiday.
Here’s the most comprehensive, SEO-optimized list of stores open on Thanksgiving Day 2025 across the United States — organized by state and major cities — updated for 2025.
Quick Summary: Major Chains Open vs. Closed on Thanksgiving 2025
| Open on Thanksgiving 2025 | Closed on Thanksgiving 2025 |
|---|---|
| CVS, Walgreens (most locations) | Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club |
| Kroger & family stores (limited hours) | Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Apple Stores |
| Dollar General, Family Dollar | Macy’s, Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods |
| Whole Foods, Sprouts (early close) | Publix, Aldi, Trader Joe’s |
| Bass Pro Shops / Cabela’s | BJ’s Wholesale, Michaels, Hobby Lobby |
| 7-Eleven, Circle K, Wawa (24/7) | Most malls and big-box retailers |
Note: Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island have strict “Blue Laws” — almost all retail and grocery stores are closed except pharmacies and convenience stores.
Complete List of Stores Open on Thanksgiving 2025 (State + City Guide)
Alabama – Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville
- CVS: Regular hours (many 24-hour)
- Walgreens: Most open, pharmacy 9am–5pm
- Dollar General: 8am – 10pm
- Kroger: Open until 4pm
- Food Lion: 7am – 3pm
Arizona – Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale
- Fry’s Food Stores: Until 4pm
- Safeway: Until 4pm
- Sprouts Farmers Market: 7am – 2pm
- Whole Foods: 7am – 1pm
- Bashas’: 5am – 5pm
- CVS & Dollar General: Regular/limited hours
California – Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego
- Ralphs, Vons, Safeway: Until 4pm
- Whole Foods: 7am – 1pm
- Sprouts: 7am – 2pm
- CVS, Walgreens, 7-Eleven: Open
- Bass Pro Shops (Rancho Cucamonga): 9am – 6pm
Colorado – Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder
- King Soopers & City Market: Until 4pm
- Safeway: Until 4pm
- Whole Foods: 7am – 1pm
- Dollar General & CVS: Open
Florida – Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville
- Publix & Winn-Dixie: CLOSED
- Whole Foods: 7am – 1pm
- Sprouts: 7am – 2pm
- Sedano’s (Miami area): 7am – 5pm
- CVS, Walgreens, Dollar General: Open
- Bass Pro Shops (Dania Beach): 9am – 6pm
Georgia – Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta
- Kroger: Until 4pm
- Food Lion: 7am – 3pm
- Ingles: Until 4pm
- Whole Foods: 7am – 1pm
- Dollar General & CVS: Open
Illinois – Chicago, Naperville, Springfield
- Mariano’s & Jewel-Osco: Until 4pm/3pm
- Whole Foods: 7am – 1pm
- CVS, Walgreens, Dollar General: Open
Michigan – Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor
- Meijer: 6am – 5pm (best grocery option in MI)
- Kroger: Until 4pm
- CVS & Dollar General: Open
New York – NYC, Buffalo, Albany
- Stop & Shop: 7am – 3pm
- Whole Foods (Manhattan, Brooklyn): 7am – 1pm
- Key Food & independent grocers: Many open until 4–6pm
- CVS, Duane Reade/Walgreens: Open
North Carolina – Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville
- Food Lion: 7am – 3pm
- Harris Teeter: Until 2pm
- Ingles: Until 4pm
- Whole Foods: 7am – 1pm
Ohio – Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati
- Kroger: Until 4pm
- Meijer: 6am – 5pm
- Giant Eagle: Until 3pm
- Dollar General & CVS: Open
Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
- Giant Food Stores: Until 2pm
- Acme & Weis Markets: Until 3–4pm
- Whole Foods: 7am – 1pm
Texas – Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio
- Kroger: Until 4pm
- H-E-B: Open until 12pm (noon) – earliest major close!
- Whole Foods (Austin HQ): 7am – 1pm
- Sprouts: 7am – 2pm
- Randalls & CVS: Open
Virginia – Richmond, Virginia Beach, Northern VA
- Harris Teeter & Giant Food: Until 2pm
- Food Lion: 7am – 3pm
- Whole Foods: 7am – 1pm
Washington – Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma
- Fred Meyer & QFC: Until 4pm
- Safeway: Until 4pm
- Whole Foods: 7am – 1pm
- PCC Community Markets: 7am – 3pm
Washington, D.C.
- Giant Food: Until 2pm
- Safeway & Whole Foods: Until 4pm/1pm
- CVS: Regular hours
Always-Open Options (Nationwide)
- 7-Eleven, Circle K, Wawa, Sheetz, Casey’s – 24/7
- Starbucks – Most locations open (check app)
- McDonald’s, Dunkin’, IHOP – Many open, hours vary
- Gas station convenience stores (Kum & Go, QuikTrip, etc.)
Pro Tip: How to Check Your Local Store Hours Fast
- Google “[store name] near me” + “Thanksgiving hours”
- Use the store’s official app or website store locator
- Call the store directly — hours can change last-minute
Final Thoughts
While more stores are staying closed on Thanksgiving to give employees time with family (a trend that started in 2020), you still have solid options for emergencies and last-minute items — especially pharmacies, convenience stores, and select grocery chains.
Happy Thanksgiving from the ClickUSA News team!
Stay safe, eat well, and double-check those hours before you head out.
Last updated: November 27, 2025, 10:00 AM EST
Sources: Official retailer announcements, press releases, and store locators
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