Thanksgiving: Which retail giants are open for customers on holiday?

As Thanksgiving approaches, families anticipate quality time together, and bargain hunters gear up for the Black Friday shopping extravaganza. 

In recognition of the holiday spirit, numerous national retailers have decided to shutter their doors on Thanksgiving Day, allowing employees a break to spend with loved ones and recharge for the upcoming holiday rush. 

Prominent retail giants, including Walmart, Target, and Costco, will remain closed on Thursday, resuming operations on the subsequent Friday.

Here's a concise overview of Thanksgiving store hours for key retailers:

Walmart: Closed

Target: Closed

Costco: Closed

CVS Pharmacy: Closing non-24-hour locations early; check local store hours

Walgreens: Most locations closed, with exceptions for nearly all 700 Walgreens 24-hour stores

Kroger: Early evening closure on Thanksgiving; verify local store hours

Publix: Closed

Sam's Club: Closed

Open Stores (Adjusted Hours)

ACME, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Meijer (6 am to 5 pm), Ralphs (closing at 10 pm, pharmacies closed), Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market (7 am to 2 pm), Tom Thumb, Vons

Closed Stores: Aldi, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket, Whole Foods (most stores), Trader Joe's, Winn-Dixie

This breakdown offers a comprehensive guide for those planning Thanksgiving outings or navigating the grocery landscape during the holiday.