Are pharmacies open Thanksgiving Day? Details for CVS, Walgreens, more

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means millions of people are preparing to travel to meet up with family or friends for the holiday.

If you need to send a package or pick up some prescription medication this week, it might be a good idea to plan ahead, as some pharmacies will be closed on Thursday, November 28. Some grocery, retail and restaurant chains will also be open, though mostly during customized hours.

Here’s what you need to know about major drugstore chains like CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid and whether they’ll be open on Thanksgiving this year.

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When is Thanksgiving 2024?

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 28 this year.

Is CVS open on Thanksgiving?

CVS pharmacies will be open on Thanksgiving, although some locations may have reduced hours, the company told USA TODAY. The company encourages customers to call their local store before visiting or to check opening hours CVS.com.

Is Walgreens open on Thanksgiving?

Most Walgreens locations will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. 24-hour locations and pharmacies will remain open, but non-24-hour locations will be closed.

Customers are encouraged to call their nearest Walgreens location or use store location feature on the company’s website to check for specific hours.

Is Rite Aid open on Thanksgiving?

Rite Aid locations will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving?

No, Walmart stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company told USA TODAY. However, Walmart stores open at 6 local time on Black Friday.

Is Target open on Thanksgiving?

No, Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].

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