Stores that will be closed on Thanksgiving this year

Stores closed on Thanksgiving this year.

Will any stores be open?

Retailers are prioritizing family time.

We are just a few weeks away from celebrating Thanksgiving in the United States.

This year the holiday falls on Thursday, November 23. And of course, Black Friday is the next day.

It’s important plan your feast well in advance so that you and your family are not doing last-minute shopping.

This year many stores will close for the day. Take note!

Will Walmart be open on Thanksgiving?

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According to Telemundo, on October 9, Walmart announced that they will close their doors for Thanksgiving.

However, they will resume normal hours on Black Friday.

It is worth remembering that this policy began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to show their appreciation to all their employees.

«We hope that everyone takes the opportunity to be with their loved ones during what is always a special time,» they said in a statement.

Target will also be closed

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In addition to Walmart, Target is among the stores that will be closed on Thanksgiving this year.

In 2021, the retail chain announced that they would permanently close on this day for the next few years.

The reason? So that their employees can enjoy the holiday with their families.

For several years, Target had opened at 5 pm on Thanksgiving day so shoppers could get a head start on Black Friday shopping.

What about Costco?

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Although many people may be disappointed, the reality is that Costco will not be open on Thanksgiving either.

Perhaps some people don’t remember, but the store is closed for all major holidays.

Therefore, make sure your have everything ready for Thanksgiving since there won’t be many places to pick up last-minute items.

It’s not all bad news, on Black Friday Costco will welcome customers from 9 am to 8:30 pm.

Other stores that will be closed on Thanksgiving in 2023

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Besides Walmart, Target and Costco, several other stores will be closed on Thanksgiving this year.

Among them are Home Depot, Best Buy and Trader Joe’s, according to Telemundo.

Best Buy closed its doors on Thanksgiving for the first time in 2020, a policy that continues for the fourth consecutive year.

However, customers can still shop online.

And which stores will be open?

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Some stores will be open on Thanksgiving this year.

According to Telemundo, some of these stores include Albertsons, Ralphs, CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens.

Don’t stress if you’ve forgotten to buy something for this special day and your favorite store is closed. There will always be an option.

Remember that the most important thing is to enjoy this time with your family and loved ones.