Thanksgiving 2026 Store Hours in the US: What's Open & Closed | Store Locator Tool  

Thanksgiving 2026 Store Hours in the US

What's open and closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026

Store Locator Tool Guides Banner
Guides › Holiday Hours United States › Thanksgiving 2026

Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026. That's in 60 days.
Typically closed: Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam's Club, Publix and 13 more.
Many locations open with holiday hours: Kroger, Whole Foods, H-E-B, Safeway, CVS Pharmacy and 2 more.
Typically open: Dollar General, 7-Eleven.
Other stores vary by state and location. See the full list below.



Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November, and it is one of the few days when most big retailers close. Walmart, Target, Costco, Best Buy and Home Depot are closed, while many grocery stores open with shorter hours for last-minute shopping.

Is it open on Thanksgiving? Store by Store

Store Thanksgiving 2026 Details
Walmart Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Target Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Costco Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Sam's Club Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Kroger Open - Holiday Hours Stores open but close early (around 5 p.m. at most locations). Find a store ›
Publix Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Aldi Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Trader Joe's Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Whole Foods Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with modified hours. Find a store ›
H-E-B Open - Holiday Hours Stores open for a few hours in the morning. Find a store ›
Safeway Open - Holiday Hours Most Albertsons-family stores, including Safeway, open with shorter hours. Find a store ›
Walgreens Varies by Location Most locations are closed; 24-hour locations remain open. Find a store ›
CVS Pharmacy Open - Holiday Hours Stores open, but hours may vary and pharmacies may be closed or open shorter hours. Find a store ›
Dollar General Open Most Dollar General stores are open on Thanksgiving. Find a store ›
The Home Depot Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Lowe's Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Best Buy Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Kohl's Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Macy's Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
TJ Maxx Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Ulta Beauty Closed Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Starbucks Open - Holiday Hours Many cafés open, typically with reduced hours. Find a store ›
McDonald's Varies by Location Many restaurants open, but hours vary by location. Find a store ›
Chick-fil-A Closed Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day. Find a store ›
Dunkin' Open - Holiday Hours Many locations open, typically with reduced hours. Find a store ›
7-Eleven Open Most stores open as usual. Find a store ›
USPS Closed Post offices are closed and there is no mail delivery on Thanksgiving. Find a store ›
UPS Closed No regular UPS pickup or delivery on Thanksgiving. Find a store ›
FedEx Closed No regular FedEx pickup or delivery on Thanksgiving. Find a store ›
Status shows the typical pattern for each chain. Individual stores may differ. Last reviewed: September 27, 2026.



Thanksgiving Store Rules by State

Most big-box retailers and department stores are closed, including Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam's Club, Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's, Kohl's and Macy's.

Kroger, Whole Foods, H-E-B, Safeway and many other grocers open with shorter hours; Publix, Aldi and Trader Joe's are closed.

In Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, state laws keep most stores closed on Thanksgiving.

USPS, UPS and FedEx do not offer regular pickup or delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Thanksgiving 2026 in the US?

Thanksgiving 2026 in the US falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving?

No. Walmart stores are closed on Thanksgiving and reopen on Black Friday.

Is Target open on Thanksgiving?

No. Target stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day and most reopen early on Black Friday.

Is Costco open on Thanksgiving?

No. Costco warehouses in the US are closed on Thanksgiving.

Which grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving?

Kroger, Whole Foods, H-E-B, Safeway and many other grocers open with shorter hours. Publix, Aldi and Trader Joe's are closed.

Is Walgreens open on Thanksgiving?

Most Walgreens locations are closed on Thanksgiving, but 24-hour locations stay open.

Other Upcoming Holidays in the US

Holiday hours are provided as a general guide and can change without notice. Store Locator Tool is not affiliated with the retailers listed. Please confirm hours with your local store before visiting.