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Thanksgiving 2025: Major Chains Closed, Limited Hours for Others

11/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, grocery and retail chains such as Walmart, Target, and Aldi will be closed.
Fry’s Food Stores and Safeway will operate with limited hours on Thanksgiving.
In Arizona, Fry’s Food Stores will close at 5 p.m., and Whole Foods will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
McDonald’s and Starbucks are open, while Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell will be closed.

History

Historical Context

In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving to the third Thursday in November to stimulate consumer spending during the Great Depression. This change significantly impacted retailers like Macy's and J.C. Penney. Today, major grocery chains closing on Thanksgiving reflects ongoing discussions about consumerism versus family time, potentially reshaping future retail strategies and holiday traditions in the U.S.

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Story summary

On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, grocery and retail chains such as Walmart, Target, and Aldi will be closed.
Fry’s Food Stores and Safeway will operate with limited hours on Thanksgiving.
In Arizona, Fry’s Food Stores will close at 5 p.m., and Whole Foods will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
McDonald’s and Starbucks are open, while Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell will be closed.

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