(NEXSTAR) — As has become the trend in recent years, most major retailers will be closed for Thanksgiving Day this year.
Several will reopen early for in-person Black Friday shopping.
Before you head out to any business on Thanksgiving, you may want to confirm they are open by calling or checking online.
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Without further ado, here’s a look at the major retailers that are closing for Turkey Day 2025:
Ace Hardware
Most — but not all — locations will be closed for Thanksgiving this year, a representative confirmed to Nexstar. Because Ace Hardware locations are independently owned and operated, store hours on Black Friday may vary. You can check your store’s hours online.
Aldi
As it does for most major holidays, Aldi will close its stores for Thanksgiving.
Athleta
Like other stores in the Gap family, most Athleta locations are expected to be closed for Thanksgiving. Some may open for the holiday; you can confirm that and your store’s Black Friday hours online.
Banana Republic
While most stores are expected to be closed for Thanksgiving, you can confirm your local Banana Republic’s hours online. The same can be said for their Black Friday hours.
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Best Buy
The retailer will again be closed for Thanksgiving this year. You can find your Best Buy store’s Black Friday hours online.
Costco
Costco will keep its warehouses closed for Thanksgiving. Black Friday hours may vary by location and can be confirmed online.
Dick’s Sporting Goods
While Dick’s Sporting Goods will be closed for Thanksgiving, most stores will open bright and early at 6 a.m. for your Black Friday shopping needs.
Gap
The majority of Gap stores will be closed for Thanksgiving, but some may be open, a spokesperson confirmed to Nexstar. You can confirm your store’s hours for both Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday online.
Hobby Lobby
Just as it does with other major holidays, Hobby Lobby will be closed for Thanksgiving. Stores will reopen at 8 a.m. on Black Friday, the retailer confirmed online.
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Home Depot
Hope you weren’t planning to do any home projects on Thanksgiving: Home Depot stores will be closed for the holiday. You can check Black Friday hours online.
Home Goods and Homesense
You’ll have to hold off on shopping for home decor and furnishings until Black Friday; both Home Goods and Homesense stores will be closed for Turkey Day, a representative tells Nexstar. Most will reopen at 7 a.m. on Black Friday. You can confirm your store’s hours online.
IKEA
No, you cannot spend your Thanksgiving in an IKEA living room display. You can, however, peruse the furniture retailer on Black Friday, but you’ll want to confirm location hours online.
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JCPenney
After being closed for Thanksgiving, JCPenney will open its doors early at 5 a.m. for the “true Black Friday enthusiasts.”
Kohl’s
While Kohl’s stores are closing for Thanksgiving, they will open bright and early at 5 a.m. on Black Friday.
Lowe’s
Lowe’s will close for Thanksgiving again this year, but stores are set to open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
Macy’s
While you can catch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Turkey Day, you won’t be able to shop at your nearby Macy’s. Stores will reopen with extended hours on Black Friday, starting at 6 a.m.
Marshalls
Marshalls will remain closed for Thanksgiving. Most stores will reopen at 7 a.m. on Black Friday, a representative tells Nexstar.
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Old Navy
Most, but not all, Old Navy stores are expected to be closed for Thanksgiving, a spokesperson told Nexstar. You can check your store’s hours for Thanksgiving and Black Friday online.
Petco
While Petco stores will be closed for Thanksgiving, most will open at 8 a.m. for Black Friday, a representative confirmed to Nexstar.
PetSmart
You won’t be able to run out and get your pet a special Turkey Day toy on Thanksgiving, as PetSmart stores will be closed. They will open at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
REI
Unlike other retailers on this list, REI will be closed for Thanksgiving and Black Friday. The company announced in October it would again pay its 15,000 employees to spend time outside while encouraging its customers “ to choose nature therapy, as opposed to retail therapy.”
Sam’s Club
Thanksgiving is among the holidays that Sam’s Club locations close for, according to the retailer’s website. Regular hours will resume on Black Friday.
Target
Again this year, Target stores will close for Thanksgiving. You’ll be able to find your store’s Black Friday hours online.
Trader Joe’s
As it usually does, Trader Joe’s will close its stores for Thanksgiving.
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TJ Maxx
A representative confirmed to Nexstar that TJ Maxx stores will be closed for Thanksgiving. Most will reopen at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
Walgreens
Most Walgreens locations will be closed, but 24-hour locations will be open, the company confirmed.
Walmart
Walmart stores will again close for Thanksgiving. Stores are expected to reopen for regular hours on Black Friday.
