Outlook Business Desk
Thanksgiving 2024 falls on Thursday, November 28, marking a time for families to gather and reflect on gratitude. While many will celebrate with traditional feasts, others may take advantage of holiday shopping deals or last-minute errands. Stores will have varying hours, with some open for convenience and others closed due to state regulations or holiday schedules
Bass Pro Shops, Big Lots, Cabela's, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar are some of the stores that will be open for limited hours on the Thanksgiving
ACME, Albertsons, Giant Food, Central Market, Cub Grocery, Harris Teeter, H-E-B, Safeway, Whole Foods, and Wegmans will remain open with modified hours
7-Eleven, Wawa, Casey’s, Cumberland Farms, Kwik Shop, Loaf ‘N Jug, and, Minit Mart will remain open during normal hours
Stores such as Athleta, Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy, and Sephora may have some locations open
Big Box Retailers like Academy Sports + Outdoors, Best Buy, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, Nordstrom, and Staples; Pharmacies and Groceries like Aldi, Barnes & Noble, CVS, Publix, Rite Aid, Sam’s Club, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens; and Specialty Stores like IKEA, Michaels, Petco, PetSmart shall remain closed
Thanksgiving is celebrated to give thanks for the harvest and the blessings of the past year. It originated as a feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621, symbolizing unity and cooperation