As Thanksgiving approaches on Thursday, November 23, a varied landscape of store closures and openings emerges, offering shoppers a mix of choices.

If you’re planning to shop before or after your Thanksgiving meal, there are options available. Some retailers will keep their doors open on Thanksgiving Day, providing an opportunity for those looking to snag deals or complete last-minute shopping. Notably, Whole Foods Market will remain open with modified hours at most locations.

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However, not all stores will follow this trend. Target, in a permanent decision, will keep its doors closed on Thanksgiving, joining Walmart and other major retailers in this practice. Here’s a breakdown of what we know about store hours on Thanksgiving Day 2023.

Stores Open On Thanksgiving 2023:

– Big Lots: Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering one-day deals, including 50% off toys.

– CVS: Most stores open; check with local stores to confirm.

– Dollar General: Open with extended hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

– HEB: Open with limited hours from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.

– Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralphs, and subsidiaries: Open until 5 p.m.; pharmacies closed.

– Sprouts Farmers Market: Open but closing early at 2 p.m.

– Starbucks: Most locations open with varying hours.

– Wegmans: Open until 4 p.m.

– Whole Foods: All stores open with modified hours; check local store for specifics.

Stores Closed On Thanksgiving:

– Best Buy: Closed on Thanksgiving but has extended holiday shopping season hours.

– BJ’s Wholesale Club: Closed.

– Costco: All locations closed.

– Dick’s Sporting Goods: Closed on Thanksgiving; most locations open 6 a.m. on Black Friday.

– Home Depot: Closed on Thanksgiving, reopening for Black Friday with varied hours.

– Kohl’s: Closed on Thanksgiving, reopening at 5 a.m. on Black Friday.

– Macy’s: Closed on Thanksgiving.

– Target: Closed on Thanksgiving, reopening at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.

– Trader Joe’s: Closed nationwide on Thanksgiving.

– Walgreens: Closed on Thanksgiving for the first time in its history.

– Walmart: Closed for the fourth consecutive year on Thanksgiving.

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This breakdown helps shoppers plan their Thanksgiving Day activities, balancing traditional celebrations with shopping opportunities based on store openings and closures.