Halloween is less than three weeks away, and Thanksgiving will follow only a few weeks later.
While some retailers have opted to use Thanksgiving Day as a way to start Black Friday deals early, other stores have decided to close their stores entirely, allowing employees to spend the holiday with family.
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Walmart
The shopping outlet announced earlier this week that all of its locations would remain closed on Thanksgiving Day, with John Furner, the company's president and CEO, stating he wants Walmart employees to spend the holiday "with family and loved ones." Walmart began this tradition four years ago in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thanksgiving is a special day, and we want our store associates to have the chance to spend it with their families and loved ones. Hear from John Furner about how we're closing Walmart stores on Thanksgiving again this year. pic.twitter.com/fNIONuTn3b
— Walmart Inc. (@WalmartInc) October 9, 2023
Target
Walmart's main rival will close on Thanksgiving Day, with Easter Sunday and Christmas Day being the only other days the retailer is closed. The day before and after, Target's hours will be 8 a.m. through 10 p.m.
Trader Joe's
This grocery outlet is best known for its organic food and various snacks, though it will remain closed on Thanksgiving, as it has in the past.
Costco
Costco will be closed on Thanksgiving, as it is one of the seven holidays on which Costco is closed. The other holidays the outlet is closed include New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Christmas Day.
Best Buy
The electronics store will likely be a popular destination for shoppers on Black Friday, though the store will be closed on Thanksgiving.
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It is not confirmed if BJ's Wholesale Club, a grocery chain outlet, will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, though it was closed in 2022, as it had been in the 15 years prior.
Shoppers who forget items needed to cook their Thanksgiving feast can still shop at outlets that will be open on the holiday, such as Wegmans and Whole Foods Market. Amazon Fresh, like BJ's, has not announced its plans for Thanksgiving this year, though, unlike BJ's, it did remain open last year.