Hey friends! It’s that time of year again — Thanksgiving is right around the corner (Thursday, November 27, 2025), and you’re probably wondering: “Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving 2025?” “Is Target open?” “What about Kroger, Publix, Costco, or my local grocery store?”
I’ve got you covered with the most up-to-date, confirmed 2025 holiday schedule for every major store across the USA. No guessing, no outdated 2023 info — this is fresh as of November 2025!
Walmart Thanksgiving Hours 2025 – CLOSED All Day
Yes, you read that right. Walmart is CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day 2025. Every single Walmart store, Supercenter, and Neighborhood Market nationwide will have its doors shut on Thursday, November 27 so employees can spend the holiday with their families.
This has been Walmart’s policy since 2020, and they’ve proudly stuck with it every year since. → Regular hours resume on Black Friday (most stores open at 6 a.m. with crazy doorbusters).
Target Thanksgiving Hours 2025 – Also CLOSED
Target continues its employee-first tradition: All Target stores are CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day 2025. They’ll reopen bright and early Black Friday morning (usually 6 a.m. in most locations).
Costco, Sam’s Club, Aldi, Trader Joe’s – All CLOSED
- Costco Thanksgiving hours → Closed
- Sam’s Club → Closed
- Aldi → Closed
- Trader Joe’s → Closed (they famously give workers both Thanksgiving and Christmas off)
Publix, Whole Foods, and Most Regional Grocery Chains – CLOSED
- Publix Thanksgiving hours → Closed
- Whole Foods → Closed
- Harris Teeter → Closed
- Food Lion → Closed
- Giant Eagle / Giant Food → Closed
- Wegmans → Closed
- H-E-B (Texas) → Closed
- Hy-Vee → Closed
Kroger Thanksgiving Hours 2025 – Mostly CLOSED
Kroger Family stores (Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Fry’s, Smith’s, etc.) are CLOSED on Thanksgiving in almost every state. A handful of 24-hour locations might open very limited hours (example: 6 a.m.–1 p.m. or 5 p.m.–midnight), but 99% are fully closed. Call your local store or check the Kroger app to be 100% sure.
Safeway & Albertsons Thanksgiving Hours 2025
Most Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Jewel-Osco locations are either:
- Completely closed, or
- Open very limited hours (usually 7 a.m.–2 p.m. or 3 p.m.) Pharmacy hours are even shorter or closed. Definitely check your store’s page on the Safeway or Albertsons website.
Meijer Thanksgiving Hours 2025 – One of the Few Big Ones Open
Meijer (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Wisconsin) is one of the rare large chains that stays open: Most Meijer stores open 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day 2025. Perfect if you forgot the cranberry sauce or need a last-minute pie!
Stores That ARE Open on Thanksgiving 2025 (Limited Hours)
Here’s your emergency list when everything else is closed:
| Store | Thanksgiving 2025 Hours | Notes | | |————————|——————————————|——————————————–| | CVS | Most open regular or reduced hours | Pharmacy hours vary | | Walgreens | Most open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. | 24-hour locations stay open | | Dollar General | 8 a.m.–10 p.m. (most locations) | | | Family Dollar / Dollar Tree | Varies, many open normal hours | | | 7-Eleven | Most 24/7 | Your late-night snack hero | | Circle K / Speedway | Most open all day | | | Sheetz / Wawa | Open 24 hours | Hot food available too! | | Big Lots | 7 a.m.–9 p.m. | | | Bass Pro Shops / Cabela’s | 9 a.m.–6 p.m. | | | Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, Macy’s, Kohl’s → ALL CLOSED
Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day 2025 (Summary)
If you need actual groceries on Thanksgiving, your best bets are:
- CVS or Walgreens (milk, eggs, butter, wine — they’ve got the basics)
- Meijer (if you’re in the Midwest)
- Some 24-hour Kroger or Safeway locations (call first!)
- Gas station markets (Kum & Go, Casey’s, etc.)
Pro Tips to Avoid Thanksgiving Panic
- Shop Wednesday — lines are long but stores are fully stocked.
- Most grocery stores close early on Thanksgiving Eve (many at 4 p.m. or 5 p.m.).
- Order pickup or delivery slots fill up weeks in advance — book now if you haven’t!
- Keep your local store phone numbers saved — hours can change last-minute due to weather or staffing.
Quick Reference Table – Major Stores Thanksgiving 2025
| Store | Open or Closed on Thanksgiving 2025? | Hours (if open) |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Closed | — |
| Target | Closed | — |
| Costco | Closed | — |
| Kroger | Mostly Closed | Rare limited hours |
| Publix | Closed | — |
| Whole Foods | Closed | — |
| Trader Joe’s | Closed | — |
| Aldi | Closed | — |
| Meijer | Open | 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Safeway/Albertsons | Limited / Closed | 7 a.m.–2/3 p.m. or closed |
| CVS / Walgreens | Open (most) | Reduced or regular |
| Dollar General | Open | 8 a.m.–10 p.m. |
There you have it — the complete, no-BS guide to Walmart Thanksgiving hours 2025 and every other major store! Save this page, bookmark it, share it with your group chat, because someone always forgets the butter at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving 😅
Wishing you a stress-free, delicious, and very happy Thanksgiving with the people you love. Now go hug your turkey (and maybe hit the store Wednesday just in case)!
Happy Thanksgiving 2025! 🦃🍁❤️