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What’s Open or Closed on MLK Day 2021?

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Monday, January 20, 2021, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the United States. As with many federal holidays, it can be hard to anticipate what is and isn’t going to be open. Companies and various organizations or entities aren’t required to shut down to observe the occasion, but they do have the option to do so. If you’re wondering what is open or closed on MLK Day 2021, here’s what you need to know.

Federal Government

Federal government offices will close on MLK Day. The only exception tends to be agencies that focus on safety and security.

State and Local Government

State and local government offices are typically closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Most follow the federal holiday schedule. Again, the only exceptions tend to be personnel essential for safety and security.

Mail and Delivery Services

The United States post office is closed on January 20, 2021. However, FedEx and UPS are open.

Retailers

Major retailers – such as Walmart, Target, and Costco – are open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In some cases, there are even special sales to commemorate the event.

Small retailers may or may not be open. If you want to shop at a small business on January 20, you may want to call ahead and confirm they are open.

Grocery Stores

Major chain grocery stores are open on MLK Day. Independent grocers may or may not be open.

Drug Stores or Pharmacies

Chain pharmacies and drug stores will be open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Independent pharmacies may or may not open.

Restaurants

Restaurants are usually open on MLK Day. The only exception may be small, independent restaurants, which may choose to close instead.

Gas Stations and Convenience Stores

By and large, gas stations and convenience stores will be open on January 20.

U.S. Stock and Bond Markets

On MLK Day, the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and bond market are closed.

Banks and Credit Unions

In recognition of the holiday, banks and credit unions typically close.

K-12 Schools

Public and private K-12 schools close for MLK Day. This means classes will not be held, and teachers, administrators, and office personnel will not be available.

Trade Schools, Colleges, and Universities

On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, trade schools, colleges, and universities will not hold classes. Additionally, the offices will not be open.

On-site cafeterias and other facilities may be open for students living on-campus. However, services may be limited.

Public Libraries

Public libraries will close on January 20. However, exterior drop boxes should remain available if you need to turn in a borrowed book.

National Parks

National parks usually welcome visitors on federal holidays, including MLK Day. In fact, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is one of six fee-free days in 2021, so you can actually visit a participating park without having to pay to get inside.

Garbage Services

Garbage pickup services may or may not run on January 20. If MLK Day is your usual pickup day, check with your service provider to confirm if they are operating or if your pickup day has is different to the holiday.

Local dumps also may or may not be open. Again, check with your nearest location to confirm if they are opening before making the trip.

Deals on MLK Day

Find deals during this day on these shops. Check them out or sign-up.

Platform:Fees and Minimum:Deals Best for:
CostcoGold Star Membership
$60.00
The biggest deals and discounts if you are a member
WalmartFree sign-upHouseware, etc
TargetFree sign-upClothing and low-cost home accessories
AmazonFree sign-upDifferent options to choose from

Do you know of other places that are open or closed on MLK Day 2021? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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What Retail Stores Are Open on Christmas Eve 2020?

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What Retail Stores Are Open on Christmas Eve 2020?

It’s Christmas Eve. You just remembered that you have a few gifts left to purchase. Where can you go to get that last minute shopping done? Most retail stores are open on Christmas Eve. However, they often have limited hours, so they might close earlier than you would expect. Here’s a look at what retail stores will be open on Thursday, December 24, 2020.

Christmas Eve Store Hours for Major Stores

There are certain go-to stores that you can always kind of assume might be open for shopping. Stores like Costco, Target, and Walmart do close for somme major holidays. However, they’re often a good bet if you’re looking for a store that’s open. So, let’s first take a look at the Christmas Eve 2020 hours for those stores:

BJ’s Wholesale

Wholesale stores like BJ’s are usually open on Christmas Eve. BJ’s has extended their holiday hours this year. They’re open from 9 am – 10 pm Mondays – Saturdays and 9 am – 8 pm on Sundays. That’s for now until December 23, 2020. However, they’ll close at 6 pm on Christmas Eve 2020.

Costco Christmas Eve Shopping Hours

Most Costco stores will be open from 9 am – 5 pm on Thursday, December 24, 2020. However, the first hour of shopping is dedicated to people age 60+ during the COVID pandemic. Therefore, you might need to wait until 1o am to shop at Costco on Christmas Eve. Store hours do vary some by location so double-check your store location in advance.

Sam’s Club

Sam’s Club will use their holiday Sunday hours on Christmas Eve. Therefore, they’ll be open from 9 am until 6 pm.

Target Christmas Eve Hours

Target announced that they have extended their store hours in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Therefore, you have a lot of opportunity to go shopping before the holidays. You should take advantage of that if you can, rather than waiting until the last minute. Although store hours may vary by location, most Target stores are open from 7 am – midnight every day until the holidays.

So, what about Christmas Eve? Most Target locations will still open at 7 am on Thursday, December 24, 2020. However, they will close at 8 pm. They won’t be open until midnight like they are in these weeks leading up to the holiday. Still, 8 pm is pretty late for Christmas Eve shopping, so if you have to get some last minute things then it is a good place to shop.

Walmart Is Open on Christmas Eve

Walmart is one of those stores that doesn’t close very often. However, things are different this year. They closed on Thanksgiving Day for the first time in decades. And so it’s no surprise that they’ll be closed on Christmas Day this year as well. But what about Christmas Eve?

Walmart stores will open at their regular time on Christmas Eve. However, they will close early. Most locations close at 6 on Christmas Eve. Check the Store Locator for the store nearest you to get exact times for that location.

Other Retail Stores Christmas Eve Shopping Hours

Here are some of the other stores that are open on Christmas Eve for holiday shopping, according to Offers.com:

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Like Target and many other stores, Academy Sports + Outdoors is offering extended shopping hours in the days leading up to Christmas. They’ll be open from 7 am – midnight December 18 – 23, 2020. However, they do close a bit earlier on Christmas Eve. Their Christmas Eve store hours are 7 am – 6 pm.

At Home

Likewise, At Home has extended their shopping hours starting December 7th and running through the day before Christmas Eve. They’ll be open from 9 am – 10 pm Mondays – Saturdays and from 9 am – 9 pm on Sundays. They, too, will close at 6 pm on Christmas Eve.

Barnes and Noble

Barnes and Noble is offering extended holiday shopping hours, as well. From December 14 – 23rd, they’ll be open 9 am – 9 pm Monday – Saturday and 9 am – 8 pm on Sundays. On Thursday, December 24th, they’ll still open at 9 am. However, they will close at 6 pm for Christmas Eve.

Bass Pro Shops

6 pm is a popular closing time for retail stores that choose to stay open on Christmas Eve. Bass Pro Shops are open 9 am – 6 pm on Thursday, December 24, 2020.

Cabela’s, which is a subsidiary off Bass Pro Shops, is also open 9 – 6 on Christmas Eve.

Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Bed, Bath, and Beyond store hours vary by location. They should open at their regular time on Christmas Eve. However, they will close at 5 pm.

Belk

If you want to get your Christmas presents at Belk, then try shopping there December 21 – 23 when the store is open 9 am – 10 pm. However, if you miss that window, you’ll be happy to know that they’re also open on Christmas Eve. In fact, they open early at 8 am that day. They close at 6 pm on Christmas Eve.

Best Buy

Best Buy is open regular store hours on Christmas Eve. This means most locations will be open 11 am – 7 pm. The only difference from usual is that they won’t offer their after-hours curbside pickup, which is available for one hour before stores open and one hour after they close on regular days. On Christmas Eve, it’s just 11 am – 7 pm, even for curbside pickup.

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Like with Belk, the best shopping days at Dick’s Sporting Goods are in the days leading up to the holiday. From 12/20 – 12/23, the stores are open from 8 am – 11 pm. Stores open early on Christmas Eve – at 7 am. However, they also close early – at 6 pm.

GameStop

GameStop is usually open from 10 am – 10 pm. However, on Christmas Eve, they shift that to two hours earlier. Therefore, they’ll still be open for twelve straight hours on Christmas Eve 2020. However, it will be from 8 am – 8 pm.

Hobby Lobby

Do you want to pick up some crafting supplies for gift wrapping? Hobby Lobby will be open from 9 am – 5:30 pm on Christmas Eve

Home Depot

Most Home Depot locations are typically open from 6 am – 9 pm. They’ll likely still open t 6 am on Christmas Eve. However, they’ll close at either 5 pm or 7 pm depending on location. If you want to get some Home Depot supplies before the holiday, try to get there between 6 am and 5 pm to be on the safe side.

IKEA

If you’re brave enough to venture into an IKEA during the busy holiday season, then you’re in luck. They’ll be open 10 – 5 on Christmas Eve.

Kohl’s

Most Kohl’s locations are open from 8 am – midnight. However, they’ll close early – at 6 pm – on Christmas Eve.

Lowe’s

Typically open from 6 am – 9 pm, Lowe’s stores will close early – at 6 pm or 7 pm depending on location.

Macy’s

Most locations will stay open regular hours – 8 am – 10 pm.

Mall Stores Such as Dillard’s, JC Penney, and Gap

Most of the stores in the mall will keep whatever the mall’s holiday hours are. Therefore, store hours vary a lot by location. That said, 6 pm remains a popular closing time. Stores like Dillard’s, JC Penney and the Gap will likely close at about 6 pm in most locations.

Michael’s

If you want to pick up craft kits, wrapping supplies, or last-minute decor then Michael’s is a great spot to do so. The store will open early on Christmas Eve – 7 am instead of 8 am. However, they’ll close at 6 pm.

Neiman Marcus

This popular store has extended holiday hours from 10 am – 9 pm through December 23rd. However, they’ll close at 6 pm on December 24th.

Nordstrom

Nordstrom stores will be open from 8 am – 5 pm for last minute holiday shopping on Christmas Eve 2020.

Old Navy

Most Old Navy stores are open 7 am – 7 pm on Christmas Eve. However, some stores located in malls may have different Christmas Eve hours. Check with your location before heading out to shop.

REI

Want to get some great outdoors stuff for someone on your holiday gift list? REI should be open from 9 am – 5 pm on Christmas Eve.

Ulta

Ulta is usually open from 9 am – 7 pm. However, they’re going to shift that an hour early for Christmas Eve. Therefore, you can shop at Ulta from 8 am – 6 pm on December 24, 2020.

World Market

Put together a terrific food gift basket and get a bunch of other great gifts at World Market. They’ll be open from 10 am – 6 pm on Christmas Eve.

Additionally, Good Housekeeping reports that the following stores will likely be open on Christmas Eve 2020, with limited store hours, although not all have yet been confirmed: Apple, Big Lots, and Sears.

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Stock Market Black Friday Hours

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You take your investing seriously. Therefore, you pay close attention to the stock market. But things get strange around the holidays. It can be hard to keep up with the changing hours during this busy time of year. Here is all that you need to know about 2020’s Stock Market Black Friday hours. Black Friday falls on Friday, November 27, 2020.

Regular (Non-Holiday) Stock Market Hours

If you’re a serious investor, then chances are that you already know this. However, it’s always good to review. There are two different U.S. stock markets: NYSE and NASDAQ. Additionally, there’s the U.S. bond market. Each of these have slightly different operating hours during normal (non-holiday) times. Those are as follows:

NYSE Normal, Non-Holiday Stock Market Hours

On regular trading days, NYSE opens Monday – Friday. The core trading sessions starts at 9:30 am and runs until 4 pm (ET). However, the pre-opening session begins at 6:30 am ET. Moreover, there’s a late trading sessions that goes until 8 pm ET (or 5 pm PT).

NASDAQ Normal, Non-Holiday Stock Market Hours

NASDAQ has very similar hours to NYSE. Regular core trading session hours are exactly the same: 9:30 am – 4 pm ET, Monday – Friday. Even the late trading hours are the same, ending at 8 pm. However, they actually open earlier. The NASDAQ pre-opening hours begin at 4 am ET.

U.S. Bond Market Normal, Non-Holiday Hours

Bond markets typically begin trading at 8 am ET. They typically end trading at 5 pm. Early trading hours begin at 4 am ET. Late trading hours end at 8 pm ET. There are also bond auctions. For example, the NYSE has two daily bond auctions, at 4 am ET and at 8 am ET.

Note that there are many different options when it comes to all of the stock and bond markets. NYSE alone has times for Tape A, B, and C, American Equities, Arca Equities, NYSE Chicago and more. The times given here cover most trading but you can get details directly from NYSE and NASDAQ if you need more specific information.

The Stock Markets and Bond Markets Close For Thanksgiving

Of course, Thanksgiving is a federal holiday. While stock markets and bond markets don’t observe all holidays, they do observe the major ones. Obviously, Thanksgiving is a major holiday in the United States. Therefore, NYSE, NASDAQ, and the US Bond Markets all observe the holiday. No trading happens on Thanksgiving, which is Thursday, November 26, 2020.

Stock Market Black Friday Hours

NYSE and NASDAQ both re-open for trading on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day. However, they limit trading hours. They close early, at 1 pm EST on Friday.

The US Bonds market also closes early on Thanksgiving Day. However, they are open one hour later than the stock markets. Therefore, they close at 2 pm EST on Friday.

Regular stock market and bond market hours resume on Monday following Thanksgiving.

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Is Walmart Open on Thanksgiving Day 2020

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Walmart Thanksgiving Schedule

If you’re a Walmart shopper then you probably get excited about Thanksgiving weekend shopping. After all, you have the opportunity to get great deals for the Black Friday weekend. However, everything is different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s right; even the Walmart Thanksgiving schedule differs in 2020 from years past. Learn all about it here.

Before Thanksgiving, Get a Free Meal From Walmart

One of the most exciting announcements from Walmart this season was that you can get a free Thanksgiving meal from the store! They’ve teamed up with Ibotta to give you 100% cash back on what amounts to a full dinner. Why would they do this? Well, it’s because they recognize the hardships that people are facing this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a huge strain on people economically and emotionally. Whether or not you get the chance to celebrate in person with your family this year, they want you to be able to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Here’s how it works:

  • Download the Ibotta app. Of course, if you’re a savvy shopper, then you might already have this app. After all, it’s an easy way to get cash back for the shopping you do regularly.
  • Add any or all of the following nine items to your Walmart list:
    • Butterball turkey breast roast
    • McCormick gravy, 0.87 oz. pouch
    • Great Value stuffing mix, 6 oz.
    • Idahoan mashed potatoes, 8 oz. pouch
    • Campbell’s condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 oz. can
    • Great Value cranberry sauce, 14 oz.
    • Great Value green beans, 12 oz.
    • Frenchy’s crispy fried onions, 2.8 oz.
    • Coca-Cola, 2 liter bottle
  • Shop at Walmart to get those items. You have options. On one hand, you can use the Ibotta app in the Walmart store to get the free meal. On the other hand, you can order Walmart pickup/delivery online. However, you’ll have to link your Ibotta account to that online order.

In other words, if you haven’t learned to use Ibotta yet, then now is the perfect time. You can get turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, and soda pop for free! However, you have to make the purchase before Thanksgiving Day, because the new Walmart Thanksgiving Schedule means the store will close on the holiday.

Walmart Closes for Thanksgiving Day

Usually, Walmart is open on Thanksgiving Day. However, they’ve changed that this year. In fact, this is the first year in the past three decades that Walmart has opted to close its doors on Thanksgiving. Like their Thanksgiving meal offer, they’ve made this Walmart Thanksgiving schedule decision as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CEO made the announcement, saying that Walmart recognizes how hard this year has been for everyone. Moreover, they want their employees to know that they as a company are grateful for how much the employees have stepped up to keep their doors open during this trying time.

Therefore, while it might be frustrating that Walmart is closed on Thanksgiving this year if you discover last minute that you need something, try to remember the reason behind the unusual closure. They’ve chosen this Walmart Thanksgiving schedule strategically to recognize their employees as well as to keep everyone safe during the holidays.

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Walmart Black Friday Hours and Deals

Usually, shoppers get very excited about heading to the store for Black Friday Deals. Of course, that’s different this year as well. Many people are concerned about the coronavirus risks posed by crowded shopping areas. In fact, many counties and states have significantly reduced retail shopping capacity. Therefore, even shoppers who wouldn’t mind the risk will find that they can’t just barge into the store at any hour without waiting in a line first. It’s just different this year.

Walmart, as well as several others stores, recognizes that change. They don’t want to encourage people to come crowd the stores for one big shopping weekend. Instead, they’ve opted to host a series of Black Friday deals throughout November. The store announced last month that they would forego a single day or weekend of big deals in favor of three separate events called Black Friday Deals for Days. They’re calling it a “reinvented Black Friday shopping experience,” which they’ve created because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first two events in the series have already passed, with deals starting in store on November 7th. New deals were released November 14th. Hopefully you got the chance to get some early holiday shopping done at a discount. If not, though, you do still have the final event in the series, which is the official Black Friday Walmart Sale.

Shopping In Store for Walmart’s Black Friday Deals

Stores will open at 5 am on the Friday following Thanksgiving for people who want to head to Walmart for discounted shopping. Here are some of the COVID-19 changes that you should know:

  • Store associates will ask customers to form a single line outside the store before it opens.
  • They will limit the number of customers allowed in the store at one time. This may delay prolong the shopping experience, with a wait in the line, but will help keep everyone safe.
  • Associates will hand you sanitized shopping carts as you enter.
  • You can only enter the store if you wear a mask.
  • In the store, they’ll ask that you only shop down the right-hand side of each aisle.

All of this should help keep people safe while shopping.

Shop Online for Walmart’s Black Friday Deals

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart encourages people to take advantage of the opportunity to do Black Friday shopping online at their website. In fact, the deals that you can get starting at 5 am on Friday in the store are actually available early online. They will reveal early deals on 11/25 and 7 pm ET online only. Then they will reveal additional deals online 11/27  at 12 am ET. When you order online at Walmart, you can opt for delivery to your home or for contactless curbside pickup at the store.

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What’s Open and Closed for Thanksgiving 2020?

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Whats Open and Closed for Thanksgiving 2020

It’s Thursday morning and you have just realized you don’t have something that you need for Thanksgiving dinner. It’s Thursday evening, and you’re wondering if you can get a jump start on Black Friday shopping. In other words, you’re wondering what’s open and closed for Thanksgiving 2020. Here’s your guide.

The Short Guide to What’s Open and Closed for Thanksgiving 2020

We will go into more specifics below. However, if you want a short summary of what’s open and closed for Thanksgiving 2020, here you go:

  • Gas stations, convenience stores, drug stores, and grocery stores are usually open on Thanksgiving. However, they may have limited hours.
  • Thanksgiving is a federal holiday. Therefore, services such as the bank, post office, courthouses, and the stock market are typically closed.
  • Retail stores Thanksgiving schedule varies widely. Some are open, some are closed, and some open limited hours.

COVID-19 Impact on What’s Open and Closed for Thanksgiving 2020

Due to COVID-19, many stores have changed their usually Thanksgiving and Black Friday hours. For example, stores like Walmart and Target announced that they would close on Thanksgiving. Additionally, they have decided to offer multi-day or month-long sales throughout the holiday season, rather than a big Black Friday sale.

After all, in order to be safe during the pandemic, they can’t have crowds filling up their stores. Counties and states are regularly updating their pandemic restrictions so keep that in mind before heading to the store on Thanksgiving Day or Black Friday.

What is Closed for Thanksgiving 2020?

Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday. In fact, it’s the penultimate federal holiday of the year. (Christmas is the last one.) Therefore, government services are closed.

Banks Close on Thanksgiving Day

Federal holidays are also known as bank holidays. Therefore, yes, the bank is closed on Thanksgiving Day. Credit unions also close for the holiday. However, banks and credit unions typically open their doors again on Friday.

Garbage Services

Most garbage services are canceled or changed for Thanksgiving Day. Check with your local service to find out when you should take the trash to the curb.

Government Offices

Local, state, and federal government offices all observe the holiday.

Libraries

In some areas, libraries haven’t been open during the pandemic. Or they have been open limited hours. However, even if your library has been able to remain open, they likely won’t be on Thanksgiving Day.

Pharmacies

Drug stores are usually open on Thanksgiving Day. However, their pharmacy counters often close for the day. Alternatively, they may have limited hours. Call before you head to a pharmacy.

Post Office

The post office is closed on Thanksgiving Day. There will be no mail delivery on this day either. Business resumes as usual on Friday.

Professional Services

Doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, and other professionals usually observe the holiday. Many are also closed on Friday, resuming regular hours on Monday.

Schools

Of course, many schools closed down for the pandemic. Schools that are open this month will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. They’re usually closed for the entire weekend, reopening on Monday. Daycares are generally also closed.

Stock Market Closes on Thanksgiving Day

The U.S. stock exchanges observe the holiday. They also close early (1 pm Eastern Time) on Friday following Thanksgiving. They resume normal hours on Monday following Thanksgiving.

What is Open for Thanksgiving 2020?

Now that we know which places are generally closed on Thanksgiving, let’s take a look at the kinds of places that you can expect will be open.

  • Drug stores
  • Convenience stores
  • Gas stations
  • Grocery stores
  • Restaurants

Local stores will vary significantly depending on the owner’s choices. Larger chains will generally be open on Thanksgiving. Some of them do keep restricted holiday hours, though. Check with your local store.

Retail Stores May Be Open or Closed on Thanksgiving

Many retail stores have changed their approach to Thanksgiving and Black Friday hours this year. After all, we’re in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Things aren’t the same.

Generally speaking, many retail stores will close for the holiday. Some will open late in the day, instead. While most are open on the Friday following Thanksgiving, they may have unusual hours. See our Retail Stores Thanksgiving Schedule for more details about what’s open or closed on Thanksgiving 2020 in terms of shopping.

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Retail Stores Open/Closed Thanksgiving 2020

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Retail Stores Thanksgiving Schedule

Thanksgiving weekend is a busy weekend. Of course, there are all the celebrations that happen for the holiday itself. But on top of that it’s also Black Friday weekend. If you’re looking for retail stores Thanksgiving schedule to discover what is open, what is closed, and where you should go to get your shopping done, then look no further. We have you covered.

General Guidelines for Retails Stores Thanksgiving Schedule

Each store has its own schedule for Thanksgiving and the weekend following the holiday, of course. However, generally speaking, many stores follow a basic practice:

      • Most retail stores Thanksgiving schedule is that they are closed entirely on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day.
      • Most retail stores Thanksgiving schedule is that they are open the next day, Friday.
      • Many stores choose to open late at night on Thursday or very early on Friday for Black Friday shoppers.
      • Many stores choose to stay open late hours on Friday for Black Friday shoppers.


 

COVID-19 Impact on Retail Stores Thanksgiving Schedule

The country has seen a surge of COVID-19 cases as we head into the winter flu season. As a result, many cities and states are tightening up mandates for shopping. This might impact retail stores Thanksgiving schedule. Stores that intended to stay open may now be closed.

Alternatively, stores might be open but have very limited capacity, which has the potential to result in long lines for Black Friday shoppers. Several large stores have announced multiple or ongoing Black Friday sales prices this month to reduce the number of people coming to the store at the same time in one weekend.

Although we’ve done our best to outline the correct retail stores Thanksgiving schedule below, make note that stores in your area may vary due to these changing pandemic restrictions.

What Retail Stores Are Open on Thanksgiving Day?

Good Housekeeping reports that the following twelve retail stores are likely to be open on Thanksgiving Day:

  1. ACME, which is a market / grocery store. Don’t discount these locations for retail shopping on Thanksgiving Day. Gift baskets, home goods, and bath supplies are all great gifts that you can stock up on at stores like this.
  2. Big Lots, with likely hours from 7 am – midnight on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day.
  3. Dollar General is also likely to open at 7 am. They remain open until 10 pm.
  4. Five Below. Although closed most of the day, this store opens at 6 pm on Thanksgiving Day. They stay open until 1 am for Black Friday shoppers.
  5. Lilly Pulitzer retail stores Thanksgiving schedule varies from location to location. However, some stores will be open.
  6. Macy’s. Like Five Below, they open in the evening. However, they stay open much longer. In fact, upon upon at 5 pm on Thursday, they don’t close again until Saturday night. Shop anytime for Black Friday deals.
  7. Michael’s is like to open at 6 pm on Thanksgiving Day for early bird Black Friday shoppers.
  8. Old Navy. You can expect the store to open at 3 pm on Thanksgiving Day. They won’t close again until Friday night.
  9. Ulta is a beauty store that opens at 6 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
  10. Victoria’s Secret opens at 5 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
  11. Walgreens stores should be open on Thanksgiving Day. Hours vary significantly by location.
  12. Whole Foods Market will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Hours vary by location. Like with ACME, you can pick up a variety of different gifts at Whole Foods even if it isn’t the first place on your mind for holiday shopping.

Country Living adds that the following stores are open on Thanksgiving Day:

  • CVS should be open on Thanksgiving.
  • Family Dollar will be open. However, hours vary by location.
  • Gordman’s will open at 5 pm for Black Friday shoppers.
  • Rite-Aid will most likely open at 7am

Most Stores That Are Open Will Open Later Than Usual Thanksgiving Day

As you can see, the stores that are open on Thanksgiving Day tend to follow a pattern. Most of them open in the afternoon or early evening. This allows their workers to get to spend at least a portion of the day with their families before coming in to work. And it allows retail shoppers to get to the stores in the afternoon to start shopping for their Black Friday deals.

Which Retail Stores Are Closed on Thanksgiving Day?

According to Good Housekeeping, the following 30 retail stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day:

  1. A.C. Moore
  2. Ashley Furniture
  3. Barnes & Noble
  4. Bath & Body Works
  5. Bed, Bath and Beyond
  6. Best Buy
  7. Bloomingdale’s
  8. Burlington Coat Factory
  9. Calvin Klein
  10. Costco
  11. Crate and Barrel
  12. Dick’s Sporting Goods
  13. Forever 21
  14. Home Depot
  15. HomeGoods
  16. Homesense
  17. J.C. Penny’s
  18. Kohl’s
  19. Marshalls
  20. Petco
  21. PetSmart
  22. Publix
  23. Sierra
  24. Sur La Table
  25. Target
  26. TJ Maxx
  27. T-Mobile
  28. Trader Joe’s
  29. White House Black Market
  30. Walmart

Other stores closed on Thanksgiving Day include:

  • Academy Sports
  • BJ’s Wholesale
  • Foot Locker
  • GameStop
  • Office Depot
  • Office Max
  • REI (which will also be closed on Friday)
  • Sam’s Club

Walmart Closes on Thanksgiving But Offers Free Dinner to Customers

Walmart is an interesting one to note this year. They’ve historically been open sometimes on Thanksgiving. However, as Country Living reports:

President and CEO John Furner announced, “This year we have decided to close our stores on Thanksgiving Day – November 26.” In a July 21 memo to employees, he said, “We know it’s been a trying year, and you’ve stepped up. We want you to enjoy the day at home with your loved ones.”

However, Walmart is offering Free Thanksgiving Dinner to customers this year. They are really stepping up in recognition of how hard the year has been. Therefore, they’ve teamed up with Ibotta to offer a huge meal for free. You make the order at Walmart (in advance of Thanksgiving day, of course, since they’re closed that day.) You use Ibotta together 100% cash back. You’re able to get turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and more for your holiday dinner.

Black Friday Retail Store Hours

As mentioned above, Macy’s and Old Navy will open on Thursday evening and will not close again until Friday night or Saturday. Therefore, you can enjoy Black Friday shopping all day at those locations.

After giving employees the day off for Thanksgiving, Walmart will open its doors at 5am for Black Friday shopping. Note that their online Black Friday sales start on November 25th. In fact, this is the third in a series of Black Friday sales they’ve had starting earlier this month.

Like Walmart, Target announced that they would close for Thanksgiving this year. They will be open on Black Friday but have not yet announced official hours. Also like Walmart, they decided to start offering Black Friday deals early. In fact, they’re offering their deals all month long. Stores are doing this in 2020 because they don’t want customers all crowding in at the same time during the pandemic.

Target isn’t the only store to wait to announced their Black Friday hours. In fact, many stores have made a similar decision this year, likely expecting to adjust depending on pandemic conditions. Dick’s Sporting Goods, for example, expects to have normal hours on Wednesday, remain closed on Thursday, and then have Black Friday hours that they’ve not yet announced.

Other stores that are closed on Thanksgiving, and open as-yet-unannounced Friday hours alongside extended deal days (not just Black Friday weekend) include Home Depot and Lowe’s.

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