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Thanksgiving 2025: Major Stores Closed, Limited Hours Announced

11/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On Thanksgiving Day 2025, Walmart, Target, Costco, Aldi, and Sam's Club will be closed.
Kroger, Giant Eagle, and Meijer will have limited hours, closing by 3 p.m.
Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market and Price Chopper will be open in Iowa.
Whole Foods will operate from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in some locations.
Aldi offers a ten-person meal for $40 and Target offers a four-person meal for just under $20.

History

Historical Context

In 2020, major retailers like Walmart and Target closed on Thanksgiving Day to prioritize employee welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a significant shift in retail practices. This decision aligned with the 70% of Americans who supported holiday closures, indicating a growing trend towards balancing consumer demand with social responsibility, potentially leading to lasting changes in holiday retail hours.

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Story summary

On Thanksgiving Day 2025, Walmart, Target, Costco, Aldi, and Sam's Club will be closed.
Kroger, Giant Eagle, and Meijer will have limited hours, closing by 3 p.m.
Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market and Price Chopper will be open in Iowa.
Whole Foods will operate from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in some locations.
Aldi offers a ten-person meal for $40 and Target offers a four-person meal for just under $20.

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