A strong family can sometimes be compared to a life jacket that brings you to a safe harbor. After all, the difficulties of life can be compared to a roiling sea that can take you in unexpected directions. And that is why Thanksgiving is so special – it’s a chance for family members to come home no matter where they are in the world. And family members can come home to Thanksgiving no matter what they are going through. However, the modern incarnation of Thanksgiving affords family members many entertainment options besides staying at home. So, what’s open/closed on Thanksgiving 2021?
The end of Thanksgiving is now the unofficial beginning of the Christmas holiday season. And many shopaholics look for the best consumer deals and savings in the weeks before Thanksgiving.
Black Friday is the weekend after Thanksgiving. And over 186 million Americans shopped on Black Friday in 2020. That estimate is more than half of the American population.
And some of the biggest deals can be found on Thanksgiving day.
So now, Thanksgiving is almost like an all-day event where every family member can find something to do before settling down for Thanksgiving dinner.
When I was a kid, everyone basically stayed at home all day and dealt with each other on Thanksgiving day.
Why? Because almost everything was closed for business back then except for anything dealing with essential work.
But now, there are so many things you can do and places you can go on Thanksgiving day.
And Thanksgiving can become a roiling life experience every year for everyone involved as we get older.
Anyway, the point is that there are just as many businesses that are open as those that are closed on Thanksgiving. However, you should check online for local operating hours before heading out.
So, here is what’s open/closed on Thanksgiving.
What’s Open/Closed on Thanksgiving 2021
As usual, federal and state offices, banks, schools, the post office, independent delivery services, and libraries are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
FedEx is closed on Thanksgiving but should have modified operating hours before and after Thanksgiving.
Some banks and delivery services may be open with shortened operating hours on Thanksgiving. So, check online before Thanksgiving.
Because of local state laws, many retail businesses must stay closed on Thanksgiving. So, if you live in Massachusetts, Maine, or Rhode Island, you can count on most local businesses being closed.
If you are wondering what’s open/closed on Thanksgiving 2021, you should keep in mind that a lot of businesses will be closed this year.
For one thing, you must remember that the United States is still suffering from severe supply chain infrastructure problems.
Additionally, many businesses are suffering from severe staff shortages as well.
And depending on your local government vaccination program, it would be a PR disaster for retail stores to cram their stores full of fevered consumers during an ongoing pandemic.
Also, many Black Friday shopping records were broken on Black Friday 2020 because so many people shopped online. And all of this occurred during a pandemic.
Retailers are playing it safe by keeping stores closed on Thanksgiving. And you can always shop online.
So, you may better off planning your holiday shopping sprees on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, or on Thanksgiving weekend.
Now, let’s discuss what’s open/closed on Thanksgiving 2021.
What’s Open on Thanksgiving
As previously mentioned, most retailers are closed for Thanksgiving. However, many businesses will be open this year during reduced operating hours.
Many pharmacies like CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens will be open on modified schedules.
Family Dollar, Dollar General, Starbucks, Whole Foods, Kroeger, and Big Lots will be open.
Your best option is to call ahead or check online before traveling to your favorite retailer on Thanksgiving.
What’s Closed on Thanksgiving
It’s important to remember that you can shop to your heart’s content the day before and after Thanksgiving.
And you can always shop online.
But if you are hoping to shop at these retailers on Thanksgiving 2021, then you are out of luck.
All of these retailers are scheduled to be closed this year:
- Banana Republic
- Barnes and Noble
- BJ’s Wholesale Club
- Bed, Bath and Beyond
- Best Buy
- Burlington
- Costco
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
- Footlocker
- Gamestop
- IKEA
- JCPenny
- Kohl’s
- Lowe’s
- Macy’s
- Nordstrom
- Office Depot
- Petco
- Pet Smart
- Target
- TJ Maxx
- Sam’s Club
- Walmart
- Zales
Plan Ahead
Your best option for entertainment is to hang out at home with family during this Thanksgiving.
What’s open/closed on Thanksgiving 2021? Well, chances are good that most of your favorite retailers are going to be closed this year.
You can always shop online. But when in doubt, call ahead.
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Allen Francis was an academic advisor, librarian, and college adjunct for many years with no money, no financial literacy, and no responsibility when he had money. To him, the phrase “personal finance,” contains the power that anyone has to grow their own wealth. Allen is an advocate of best personal financial practices including focusing on your needs instead of your wants, asking for help when you need it, saving and investing in your own small business.
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