Thanksgiving Day 2024: Which stores will be open this year?

While most of us will be napping off the second round of sides we decided to indulge in on Thanksgiving Day, there are others who prefer getting a head start on their Black Friday shopping. If that's your annual tradition (we aren't judging), you'll be thrilled to know that we've got a list of stores that'll be open this holiday.

Most retailers are locking the doors Wednesday evening and won't reopen until early Friday morning. But some are keeping reduced Thanksgiving hours on Thursday, Nov. 28, in case you run out of milk or need to get out of the house to avoid family members discussing politics.

Here's a list of store hours for the businesses that'll be open on Thanksgiving Day, including grocery and retail stores. And here's when you can expect stores to reopen on Black Friday.

Stores open on Thanksgiving Day

These open-to-close hours vary by location, so check with your local stores to confirm times. Note that these openings are based on 2023 and may be adjusted as retailers release their store hours on Thanksgiving Day. Of course, the websites of these respective retailers are open 24/7, so we’ve linked them for easy online shopping or browsing.

• Bass Pro Shops: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Dollar General: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• Walgreens: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• CVS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Starbucks: Varies by store

• Cabela's: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Family Dollar: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Target: Closed on Thanksgiving Day

• Kohl’s: Closed on Thanksgiving Day

• Best Buy: Closed on Thanksgiving Day

• Walmart: Closed on Thanksgiving Day

• Ulta: Closed on Thanksgiving Day

Grocery stores open on Thanksgiving Day

• Kroger: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Meijer: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Whole Foods: Modified hours, varies by location

• Costco: Closed on Thanksgiving Day

• Trader Joe’s: Closed on Thanksgiving Day

Are liquor stores open on Thanksgiving?

Many liquor stores — including Binny's and BevMo — tend to keep their lights on for a limited set of hours on Thanksgiving Day, but it depends on 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 following this rule. But if you live in California, you should be able to find an open liquor store on Thanksgiving Day, or at least no law prevents it. Be sure to check ahead of time, or just stock up in the days leading up to the holiday.

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