Is Walmart open or closed on Thanksgiving 2024? Here's what you need to know
Gabe HauariThanksgiving has arrived, which for millions of Americans means feasting on delicious holiday dishes surrounded by family and friends.
While banks and post offices will be closed, some grocery, retail and restaurant chains will remain open on Thanksgiving, albeit it mostly with adjusted hours.
If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store to pick up something for your holiday gathering, Walmart will not be an option for you this year, as the company told Paste BN their stores will be closed.
Stores will reopen at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, the company confirmed to Paste BN.
What grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving?
Here are a list of grocery stores that will be open on Thanksgiving. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- Kroger: Closing times vary by location
- Food Lion: Closing times vary by location
- Meijer: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Whole Foods: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; stores in Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island will be closed
- Harris Teeter: Stores close at 2 p.m.
- Wegman's: Stores close at 4 p.m.
- Safeway
- Albertsons
In addition to Walmart, the following grocery stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
- Costco
- Sam's Club
- Target
- Publix
- Trader Joe's
- Aldi
- Winn-Dixie
What retail stores are open on Thanksgiving?
The following retail stores will be open on Thanksgiving. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- Bass Pro Shop: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Cabela's: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
In addition to Walmart, the following retail stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
- Target
- Best Buy
- Kohl's
- JCPenney
- Nordstrom
- Home Depot
- Lowe's
- Ace Hardware
- REI
- Burlington
- Belk
- IKEA
- Staples
- Office Depot
- OfficeMax
- PetSmart
- PetCo
- Tractor Supply Company
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at Paste BN. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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