Thanksgiving in the US: From liquor stores to restaurants, here's what's open and what's closed

Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, brings changes to operating hours for various businesses, as families gather for festivities. While many retailers and services close for the holiday, some remain open to cater to last-minute needs.

Grocery Stores
Several grocery stores operate with reduced hours on Thanksgiving:

• Whole Foods: Open with modified hours; check local store times.
• H-E-B: Open from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.; limited curbside and delivery hours.
• Meijer: Open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; pickup available until 4 p.m.
• Wegmans: Open with location-specific hours; confirm locally.
• Sprouts Farmers Market: Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• However, major chains like Walmart, Target, Costco, and Aldi are fully closed for the holiday.

Convenience Stores and Pharmacies

• CVS: Some locations open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; check local hours.
• Walgreens: Select 24-hour pharmacy locations remain open, while most stores are closed.
• Dollar General: Most locations open; verify hours locally.

Fast Food and Restaurants

• Cracker Barrel: Open regular hours, serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal starting at 11 a.m.
• Burger King: Open in most locations; hours may vary by franchise.
• Dunkin’: Hours vary by location; confirm locally.
• McDonald’s: Select outlets open; check individual store hours.
• Restaurants like Olive Garden and Chick-fil-A remain closed for the day.

Clothing Stores
Most clothing retailers, including Macy's, JCPenney, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx, are closed on Thanksgiving. They reopen for Black Friday sales.

Liquor Stores
Liquor store availability varies by state. States like Massachusetts and Rhode Island prohibit liquor sales on Thanksgiving, while others, like California and Texas, allow limited operations.

As schedules vary across businesses and locations, it’s advisable to confirm operating hours in advance to plan your Thanksgiving activities effectively.