Here’s what’s open and closed

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Need a last minute ingredient for Thanksgiving? Even the best planners miss an item on the to-do list every now and then, especially in the rush of the holiday season.

But if you want to run to the grocery store for a last-second item, it’s possible that your local stores may be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

In Massachusetts, “Blue Laws” dictate whether certain businesses can legally be open on holidays like Thanksgiving. Some businesses, such as gas stations, restaurants and pharmacies, are permitted to remain open on limited public holidays.

However, even if a business is allowed to open on Thanksgiving, it may choose to remain closed for the day, so it’s important to check a store’s holiday hours. Here’s which locations around Massachusetts will be open Thursday.

Are grocery stores open on Thanksgiving in MA?

Be sure to check your pantry now, because you won’t be able to go to the supermarket on Thursday for missing ingredients.

Grocery stores are not allowed to open on Thanksgiving because it is a restricted holiday under Massachusetts’ “Blue Love.”

That means grocery stores like Stop & Shop, Big Y, Roche Bros, Hannaford, Market Basket, Trader Joe’s, Price Rite, Wegmans and Whole Foods will all be closed.

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Are liquor stores open on Thanksgiving in MA?

Wine shops are required to close on Thanksgiving by state law. However, it is permitted to consume alcohol on-site at a restaurant that may be open on Thanksgiving.

Are gas stations and convenience stores open on Thanksgiving in MA?

Gas stations are among the few businesses allowed to be open on Thanksgiving in the Bay State, so don’t worry about filling up your tank in good time.

Small convenience stores, such as those on site at gas stations, are allowed to open on Thanksgiving as long as there are no more than three employees at work.

Opening hours vary by location, but expect the following to be open:

  • BP
  • Cumberland Farms
  • Exxon Mobil
  • Irving oil
  • Neon Marketplace
  • The corner market of the season
  • Sunoco
  • Sam’s grocery store
  • Shell
  • 7-The student

Are pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens open on Thanksgiving?

Pharmacies, like grocery stores, may open on Thanksgiving. Some CVS locations may be closed, so be sure to check your local store’s hours.

Most Walgreens stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company said said. Only 24-hour Walgreens will remain open Thursday.

Will Dunkin, Starbucks be open on Thanksgiving in MA?

Coffee lovers, don’t worry — Dunkin’ and Starbucks are allowed to open in Massachusetts on Thanksgiving.

However, some places may close anyway, so check the posted opening times at the respective places.

Can restaurants open on Thanksgiving in MA?

While restaurants are allowed to open on Thanksgiving, many may choose to close to give employees time off. But if you’re not interested in cooking this year, some restaurants offer traditional Thanksgiving food on the holiday.