Grocery and retail stores open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025

There was a time, not long ago, when retailers decided to make Thanksgiving Day part of the holiday shopping season, with Black Friday-style deals luring tryptophan-fueled people off their couches into stores.

Financially it worked, but it upset employees who had to make time for friends and family on a very stressful day, and shoppers weren’t much happier about it. Those days are largely gone, but some retailers will still be open on Turkey Day 2025. And if you realize you didn’t buy enough potatoes or accidentally burned the stuffing, you probably won’t have much trouble finding an open grocery store.

Here’s a look at which stores will (and won’t) be open on Thanksgiving 2025. Note, as always, that hours may vary, so it’s a good idea to call first. Some grocery stores close at noon. Also keep in mind that blue laws in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island prohibit retailers from being open in those states.

Food Lion (Closes at 3:00 p.m.)

Sprouts Farmers Market

CVS – 24-hour stores are open regular hours (pharmacies are usually closed though)

RiteAid – 24-hour stores are open regular hours (pharmacies are generally closed, however)

Walgreens – 24-hour stores are open regular hours (pharmacies are usually closed, however)

Retailers closed on Thanksgiving

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