Thanksgiving is a beautiful day filled with family, loved ones, and good food. All that merriment takes copious amounts of labor and planning ahead.
It is almost inevitable that something will fall between the cracks and a last-minute store run will be necessary. But is that even possible?
Here’s a quick breakdown of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025 to help you out in a pinch should you have a missing cranberry sauce crisis.
But first let’s take a look at everyday services:
Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday?
Yes, Thanksgiving is a federal holiday celebrated annually in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. This makes November 27 the big day in 2025. Federal workers get a day off to observe the holiday.
Will mail be delivered on Thanksgiving?
No, there will be no letter or bills delivered on Thanksgiving. The only exception is Priority Mail Express. The United States Postal Service (USPS) will keep post offices closed, but some self-service kiosks will still be open.
UPS will also be closed and not delivering on turkey day. The only exception is UPS Express Critical service.
Similarly, FedEx locations will be closed. The only deliveries being made on Thanksgiving day are FedEx Custom Critical.
Are banks open on Thanksgiving?
No, banks are not open on Thanksgiving day. If you need some cash, though, ATMs outside of locations are generally open. Online banking is also an option.
Is the stock market trading on Thanksgiving?
No. Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq exchange will be closed for business. No opening bells will ring out.
What stores are open on Thanksgiving?
It’s time to get into the cranberry sauce of it all. The following stores are open.
Grocery stores
- Whole Foods: Open with limited hours. Hours vary by location
- Sprouts: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- H Mart: Hours vary by location.
- Kroger: Some stores open with limited hours and a 5 p.m. closing time. Some pharmacies will be closed.
- Meijer: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Save A Lot: Hours vary by location
Retailers
- Starbucks: Hours vary by location
- Dollar General: Hours vary by location
- Family Dollar: Hours vary by location
- Bass Pro Shops: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Big Lots: Most open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. but hours vary by location.
- Cabela’s: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What stores are closed on Thanksgiving?
Do not try your luck at the following stores, as they will all be closed:
- Trader Joe’s
- Publix
- Costco
- Walmart
My kid is sick. Are any 24-hour pharmacies open?
Many regular Walgreens stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, but it’s another story for their 24-pharmacy locations. Most of these will be open for business and emergency medicine runs.
CVS, meanwhile, is open but with limited holiday hours.
If you need medication, be sure to check your local store hours before making a trip.