Is Target open or closed on Thanksgiving 2024? Here's what you need to know

Thanksgiving is here, which for millions of Americans means spending time with friends and family and eating delicious food.

While banks and post offices will be closed on the holiday, some grocery, retail and restaurant chains will remain open on Thanksgiving, albeit mostly with adjusted hours.

If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store to pick up something for your holiday gathering, Target will not be an option for you this year, as the company told USA TODAY their stores will be closed.

Stores will reopen at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

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What grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving?

Here are a list of grocery stores that will be open on Thanksgiving. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them. Remember, it's always best to double check with your local location before heading to the store.

  • Kroger: Closing times vary by location
  • Food Lion: Closing times vary by location
  • Meijer: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Whole Foods: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; stores in Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island will be closed
  • Harris Teeter: Stores close at 2 p.m.
  • Wegman's: Stores close at 4 p.m.
  • Safeway
  • Albertsons

In addition to Target, the following grocery stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.

  • Walmart
  • Costco
  • Sam's Club
  • Publix
  • Trader Joe's
  • Aldi
  • Winn-Dixie

What retail stores are open on Thanksgiving?

The following retail stores will be open on Thanksgiving. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.

  • Bass Pro Shop: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Cabela's: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

In addition to Target, the following retail stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.

  • Walmart
  • Best Buy
  • Kohl's
  • JCPenney
  • Nordstrom
  • Home Depot
  • Lowe's
  • Ace Hardware
  • REI
  • Burlington
  • Belk
  • IKEA
  • Staples
  • Office Depot
  • OfficeMax
  • PetSmart
  • PetCo
  • Tractor Supply Company
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Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].

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