Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Walmart and Major Retailers Closed on Thanksgiving 2025
Thanksgiving Day 2025 is coming up, and many big stores like Walmart, Target, Costco, and Aldi will be closed.
Walmart will reopen at 6 a.m.
on Black Friday.
Some grocery stores like Kroger, Wegmans, and Whole Foods will be open but with shorter hours.
Others, like Costco, Sam’s Club, and Aldi, will be closed.
Convenience stores like 7-Eleven, Circle K, Wawa, and Pilot Flying J will remain open.
Several national restaurant chains like Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, IHOP, McDonald’s, Waffle House, and Burger King will also be open.
Pharmacies like CVS will stay open in limited numbers, mainly their 24-hour outlets.
Walgreens says only select locations will be operating.
It’s a good idea to check local store hours online before going out, as they can be different depending on where you are.
Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025 and will reopen at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
Many major retailers, including Target, Costco, and Aldi, will also be closed on Thanksgiving.
Some grocery stores like Kroger, Wegmans, and Whole Foods will be open with adjusted hours.
Other grocery chains like Costco, Sam’s Club, and Aldi will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Convenience stores like 7-Eleven, Circle K, Wawa, and Pilot Flying J will remain open.
- Who
- Major retailers including Walmart, Target, Costco, and Aldi
- What
- Closure on Thanksgiving Day 2025
- When
- November 27, 2025
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To observe the Thanksgiving holiday and give employees a chance to be home for the holiday
Retailers Closing
Retailers Opening
Big-Box Retailers
Retailers Closing
Walmart, Target, Costco, and Aldi will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
Retailers Opening
None of the major big-box retailers will be open on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
Grocery Stores
Retailers Closing
Some grocery stores like Kroger, Wegmans, and Whole Foods will be open with adjusted hours.
Retailers Opening
Other grocery chains like Costco, Sam’s Club, and Aldi will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Convenience Stores
Retailers Closing
Convenience chains like 7-Eleven, Circle K, Wawa, and Pilot Flying J will remain open.
Retailers Opening
None of the major convenience store chains will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
Restaurants
Retailers Closing
Several national restaurant chains like Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, IHOP, McDonald’s, Waffle House, and Burger King will remain open.
Retailers Opening
None of the major restaurant chains will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
Pharmacies
Retailers Closing
Pharmacies like CVS will stay open in limited numbers, mainly their 24-hour outlets.
Retailers Opening
Walgreens says only select locations will be operating on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
- Date
- November 27, 2025
- Walmart Status
- Closed
- Walmart Reopening
- 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday
- Kroger Closing Time
- 4 p.m. (varies by location)
- Wegmans Closing Time
- 4 p.m.
- Whole Foods Hours
- 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (closed in MA, ME, RI)
- Meijer Hours
- 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Harris Teeter Closing Time
- 2 p.m.
- Sprouts Farmers Market Hours
- 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Giant Eagle Closing Time
- 3 p.m.
- Dunkin' Status
- Open (hours vary by location)
- Starbucks Status
- Open (hours vary by location)
Sources
Thanksgiving Day 2025: Is Walmart open in US? What you need to know before you go
Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday? Check what is open and closed
Are Dunkin’ and Starbucks open on Thanksgiving 2025 in US? Holiday hours, closures and what to expect
