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All the stores and restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2024

By
Alex Mitchell
Published Nov. 28, 2024, 5:00 a.m. ET

Turkey isn’t for everyone — and corporate America knows this well.

Therefore, grabbing a coffee, fast food, last-second groceries or a sit-down meal throughout the country on Thanksgiving won’t be hard.

Although government-run services like the post office will be closed and garbage pickup in NYC will be on hold 24 hours after Turkey Day — as will direct deposit services for the bank holiday — here is a look at chain stores and restaurants open Thursday.

Of course, checking with local branches about individual hours is best.

Restaurants open and closed

These are the national chains open or closed on Thanksgiving.
These are the national chains open or closed on Thanksgiving.

McDonald’s

Most will be open, but hours vary by location.

Burger King

Holiday hours vary by location.

Taco Bell

Holiday hours vary by location.

Taco Bell branches are commonly open on Thanksgiving.
Taco Bell branches are commonly open on Thanksgiving. Christopher Sadowski

iHop

The International House of Pancakes will be open with hours varying by location.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Select locations will be open.

Wendy’s

Wendy’s will be open various hours per location.

Many Wendy's locations will be open for Thanksgiving.
Many Wendy’s locations will be open for Thanksgiving. Christopher Sadowski

Sonic

Select Sonic locations will be open.

Cracker Barrel

The beloved roadside stop will be open during regular hours.

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse will be closed.

Dominos

The pizza chain does not require stores to be open. Check with local branches for operating information.

Domino's is open on a case by case basis this Thanksgiving.
Domino’s is open on a case-by-case basis this Thanksgiving. Christopher Sadowski

White Castle

White Castle will be open until 3 p.m. Try the home recipe stuffing.

Hooters

Select locations of turkey competitors will be open from 4 p.m. until midnight, with earlier hours in Dallas and Detroit ahead of the Cowboys and Lions’ separate afternoon games.

Locally, Fresh Meadows and Farmingdale locations will be closed, according to their website.

Starbucks

Hours vary by location.

Starbucks hours vary by location on Thanksgiving.
Starbucks hours vary by location on Thanksgiving. Christopher Sadowski

Stores open and closed

Whole Foods

Whole Foods will be open from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Home Depot

The home improvement store is closed on Thanksgiving and will reopen on Black Friday during its usual hours.

Walmart

Closed until Black Friday.

Walmart is not open on Thanksgiving.
Walmart is not open on Thanksgiving. Christopher Sadowski

Publix

Closed Thanksgiving and will reopen Black Friday with usual hours.

CVS

CVS will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Walgreens

Only 24-hour locations will be open on Thanksgiving.

States where liquor stores will be open

State laws vary for liquor store openings and closings on Thanksgiving.
State laws vary for liquor store openings and closings on Thanksgiving. James Messerschmidt
  • Alabama for beer and wine only
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky, with some restricted counties
  • Louisiana, with some restricted counties
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania minus state-operated facilities
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Vermont
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
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