Many large retailers will be closed this Thanksgiving, continuing the practice that many stores adopted in 2020 and 2021 during the earlier phases of the pandemic.
Though some stores closed then because of labor shortages, Target announced last year that store closures on Thanksgiving would be permanent. Last month, Walmart’s chief executive said on the “Today” show that being open on Thanksgiving was “a thing of the past” for the company. Few major retail chains will be open on the holiday this year.
Despite a rocky time for the economy, with high inflation squeezing consumers, some big retailers, including Walmart and Home Depot, have reported earnings in recent weeks that show resiliency in the sector, and they are expecting a decent holiday season.
Many stores will be closed on Thursday and reopen on Friday. Here are the plans of some major retailers:
Apple
All stores in the United States will be closed for Thanksgiving, except for the flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Friday opening times, which vary by location, are listed on Apple’s website.
Best Buy
Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday.
CVS
Some stores may be closed or have reduced hours on Thanksgiving; 24-hour CVS Pharmacy locations will remain open with regular hours on Thanksgiving, and most other pharmacy locations will close at 5 p.m. Stores are scheduled to be open during regular hours on Friday.
Costco
Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and reopen on Friday at the times listed on Costco’s website.
Home Depot
Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and open at 6 a.m. on Friday.
Kohl’s
All stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and reopen on Friday at 5 a.m.
Kroger
Stores will be open on Thanksgiving, and hours will vary.
Lowe’s
Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and reopen on Friday, with regular operating hours through the weekend.
Macy’s
Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and reopen on Friday at 6 a.m.
Nordstrom
Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving but will be open on Friday and throughout the weekend with extended hours.
Starbucks
Many outlets are open on Thanksgiving and Friday, with hours varying by location. A spokeswoman for Starbucks said some stores might adjust opening times depending on customers’ needs. Specific store hours can be found on the store locator website.
TJX Companies
T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and HomeSense stores will be closed on Thanksgiving. Most are scheduled to reopen Friday at 7 a.m.
Target
Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, and most will reopen at 7 a.m. on Friday.
Walgreens
Most stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving, and 24-hour Walgreens stores and pharmacies will operate as usual. Some other pharmacy locations will be open with modified hours. Regular schedules return on Friday, with details provided on the company’s store locator.
Walmart
Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and reopen at their normal times on Friday.
