Thanksgiving day 2025: Stores and restaurants in Wooster – what’s open and closed

Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Most stores and restaurants close so employees can spend time with family. Some stores and restaurants will stay open for last-minute shoppers.

Grocery Stores:

• Buehler’s Fresh Foods (all Wooster locations): Closed
• Kroger (2281 Burbank Rd. & 3631 Cleveland Rd.): Open 6 a.m.–4 p.m., but pharmacies closed
• Aldi (1791 Beall Ave.): Closed
• Walmart Supercenter (3883 Burbank Rd.): Closed
• Local Roots Market & Cafe (140 S. Walnut St.): Closed

Pharmacies & Convenience Stores:

• CVS (multiple locations): Open, hours may vary (most 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; some pharmacies closed)
• Walgreens (Cleveland Rd., Burbank Rd.): Stores closed; 24-hour pharmacy at 3034 Cleveland Rd. open
• Dollar General / Family Dollar: Open (usually 8 a.m.–10 p.m.)

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Retail & Big Box Stores:

All major stores are closed for Thanksgiving:

• Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Kohl’s, Best Buy, Tractor Supply Co. (3782 Burbank Rd.)
• Across the US, major chains like Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Publix, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Lidl will also stay closed, as stated in the report by USA Today.

Restaurants & Fast Food:

Likely open (limited or reduced hours): McDonald’s, Starbucks, Dunkin’, Burger King, Wendy’s, Taco Bell

Closed: Broken Rocks Cafe (123 E. Liberty St.), Spoon Market & Deli (144 W. Liberty St.), Muddy’s (335 E. Liberty St.), The Barn Restaurant (2151 E. Smithville Western Rd.), Des Dutch Essenhaus (176 N. Market St., Shreve), Pine Tree Barn (4374 Shreve Rd.)

Serving Thanksgiving meals: Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans

Shoppers relying on big stores must plan ahead to avoid last-minute ingredient or gift issues, as per the report by USA Today.

FAQs

Q1. Which major stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025?

Most big retailers like Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s will be closed so workers can spend the holiday with family.

Q2. Are any grocery stores open in Wooster on Thanksgiving 2025?

Yes, only Kroger will open for limited hours (6 a.m.–4 p.m.), while all other major grocery stores will stay closed.