Your Guide To All the Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day 2023

Aaron Royce
·2 min read

Thanksgiving is nearly here — and with it come a range of changes, where open stores are concerned.

Compared to previous years, 2023 will find the majority of retailers’ physical locations remaining closed until Black Friday. However, some will remain open during their standard hours — while others may feature limited hours on Turkey Day.

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Below, discover all of the stores that will be open on Thanksgiving day this year.

What stores are open on Thanksgiving?

This year, the following stores will remain open during their standard hours on Thanksgiving Day.

  • Bass Pro Shops

  • Cabela’s

  • Big Lots

Which hours will stores be open on Thanksgiving?

Stores that are open on Thanksgiving will be open from as early as 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Big Lots will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., while Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Will stores be open for limited hours on Thanksgiving?

Though the majority of the below retailers and stores will remain closed on Thanksgiving, some location’s hours may vary. You can call your local store to learn if it will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

  • Sephora

  • Rite Aid

Why are stores open on Thanksgiving?

Stores are open on Thanksgiving Day to continue their standard business practices. Others, however, stay open or have limited hours to provide an early start to their Black Friday deals and discounts.

Will stores be closed on Thanksgiving?

A large number of retailers and brands will close all of their stores on Thanksgiving Day. This year, the below brands will keep their doors closed this Thursday.

  • Target

  • Walmart

  • Macy’s

  • DSW

  • Kohl’s

  • Nordstrom

  • JC Penney

  • TJ Maxx

  • Marshall’s

  • HomeGoods

  • Victoria’s Secret

  • H&M

  • Costco

  • REI

  • Five Below

  • Old Navy

  • Gap

  • Home Depot

  • Lowe’s

  • Ikea

  • Belk

  • Dick’s Sporting Goods

Will stores start Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving?

Yes, many stores and brands will begin their Black Friday shopping deals on Thanksgiving. Bass Pro Shops will continue its Black Friday deals on Turkey Day. Meanwhile, brands and retailers including Macy’s, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Kenneth Cole, Coach, Alo Yoga and Nina Shoes have already begun digital Black Friday sales, which you can currently discover online.

About the Author:

Aaron Royce is the Digital Editor for Footwear News, where he writes stories on trending news, celebrity style, collaborations and in-depth profile interviews. Prior to joining Footwear News, Aaron wrote for publications including PAPER, Grazia and the Daily Front Row. He currently holds a B.S. in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University.

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