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Major Retailers Close on Thanksgiving, Limited Grocery Hours

11/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, many major retailers will be closed, including Walmart, Target, Costco, and Best Buy.
Some grocery stores will be open with limited hours, including Whole Foods from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harris Teeter until 2 p.m., and Food Lion until 3 p.m.
Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Publix will be closed.
Retailers will reopen early for Black Friday, with many opening at 6 a.m.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, major retailers like Walmart and Target began closing on Thanksgiving Day, a shift influenced by a 2018 survey revealing that 70% of Americans preferred family time over shopping. This trend follows decades of increasing commercialization of Thanksgiving, which began in the 1990s with stores opening earlier for Black Friday sales, reflecting a growing emphasis on family values during the holiday season.

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Story summary

On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, many major retailers will be closed, including Walmart, Target, Costco, and Best Buy.
Some grocery stores will be open with limited hours, including Whole Foods from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harris Teeter until 2 p.m., and Food Lion until 3 p.m.
Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Publix will be closed.
Retailers will reopen early for Black Friday, with many opening at 6 a.m.

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