All stores and restaurants will open on Thanksgiving 2024

On By Littum

Turkey is not for everyone – and corporate America knows it well.

That’s why it won’t be difficult to grab a cup of coffee, fast food, last-second groceries, or a sit-down meal across the country on Thanksgiving.

Although government-run services like the postal service will be closed and trash pickup in NYC will be suspended for 24 hours after Turkey Day — as will direct deposit on the holiday — here’s a look at chain stores and restaurants open Thursday.

Of course, it’s best to check with local departments about individual hours.

Restaurants open and closed

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

McDonald’s

Most will be open, but opening hours vary from place to place.

Burger King

Holiday opening hours vary from place to place.

Taco Bell

Holiday opening hours vary from place to place.

Taco Bell branches are generally open on Thanksgiving. Christopher Sadowski

iHop

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

Buffalo Wild Wings

Selected locations will be open.

Wendy’s

Wendy’s will be open different hours per location.

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 regular hours.

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse will be closed.

Dominoes

The pizza chain does not require the stores to be open. Ask local departments for operating information.

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

White Castle

White Castle will be open until 15. Try the home recipe stuffing.

Hutters

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

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

Starbucks

Hours vary from location to location.

Starbucks hours vary by location on Thanksgiving. Christopher Sadowski

Shops open and closed

Whole foods

Whole Foods will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 1 p.m

Home Depot

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

Walmart

Closed until Black Friday.

Walmart is not open on Thanksgiving. Christopher Sadowski

Publix

Closed Thanksgiving and will reopen Black Friday with regular 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. James Messerschmidt
  • Alabama for beer and wine only
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky, with some limited counties
  • Louisiana, with some limited counties
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania minus state-run facilities
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Vermont
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming