--- title: What Stores are Open on Thanksgiving? And the Stores Closed description: Find out all the stores — from Best Buy to Walmart — that are open on Thanksgiving day. canonical: https://time.com/5455798/stores-open-thanksgiving-2018/ author: Rachel E. 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While most shoppers are planning to use credit cards for holiday spending, die-hard Black Friday shoppers might have a strategy in place when it comes to paying with a credit card._ by [Rachel E. Greenspan](https://time.com/author/rachel-e-greenspan/) ## Rachel E. Greenspan Nov 21, 2018 12:00 PM UTC  In this November 24, 2017 file photo, shoppers enter Target in South Portland, Maine, shortly after the store opened its doors on Friday morning. Target is one of many stores open on Thanksgiving Day this year. In this November 24, 2017 file photo, shoppers enter Target in South Portland, Maine, shortly after the store opened its doors on Friday morning. Target is one of many stores open on Thanksgiving Day this year. Derek Davis—Portland Press Herald/Getty Images by [Rachel E. Greenspan](https://time.com/author/rachel-e-greenspan/) ## Rachel E. Greenspan Nov 21, 2018 12:00 PM UTC Everyone knows the feeling: it’s 1 p.m. on the last Thursday of November, and you forgot something for the [Thanksgiving](http://time.com/5456978/thanksgiving-dinner-cost-2018/) side dish you’re bringing. But, fear not. Whether you forgot to buy potatoes or you need a new burgundy sweater to wear to your cousin’s house, there are stores open on [Thanksgiving Day](http://time.com/5455949/small-turkeys-thanksgiving/). While many stores like Home Depot and Staples have chosen to stay closed on Thanksgiving this year, others are taking advantage of the business opportunity. Stores open on Thanksgiving and other holidays has been a [trend in recent years](http://time.com/money/5026048/stores-open-on-thanksgiving-2017/), especially for country-wide chains — and stores with large Black Friday sales going on. Some stores open on Thanksgiving this year, like Macy’s and Best Buy, will begin Black Friday sales during their Turkey Day hours. From tech, to grocery, to clothing, find out what stores are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2018. ## What stores are open on Thanksgiving? **Best Buy Thanksgiving hours:** With some of the best holiday sales offered this year, Best Buy will be open at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving until 1 a.m. on Black Friday, reopening.  Best Buy will be open for Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto—NurPhoto via Getty Images **Target Thanksgiving Hours:** This year, Target is open on Thursday from 5 p.m. until 1 a.m. on Friday. The store will reopen for Black Friday at 7 a.m. **Kohl’s Thanksgiving hours:** Like Macy’s and Target, Kohl’s will also open at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day for its Black Friday “Door Buster” deals, though the store will be offering sales in honor of Black Friday earlier in the week, too. The store will stay open all night. **Old Navy Thanksgiving hours:** Many outposts of the clothing store will be open on Thanksgiving, but [hours vary by location. ](https://oldnavy.gap.com/customerService/storeLocator.do?mlink=5151,1,SP%5FStore&clink=1) **Walmart:** Walmart will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving and remain open through Friday. **CVS Pharmacy Thanksgiving hours:** Most CVS pharmacy stores are open during their normal business on Thanksgiving, but check your local store for details. **Walgreens Thanksgiving hours:** Like CVS, Walgreens stores will be open during their normal business hours. **Michael’s Thanksgiving hours:** Need art supplies? Fear not. Michael’s will be open from 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving until midnight before reopening for Black Friday at 7 a.m. **J.C. Penney Thanksgiving hours:** J.C. Penney is open at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day until 5 p.m. on Black Friday, making the store open for 27 consecutive hours (except where this is “prohibited by law,” the [J.C. Penney site](https://www.jcpenney.com/m/black-friday) clarifies). **Dick’s Sporting Goods Thanksgiving hours:** The sporting goods store will be open on Thanksgiving from 6 p.m. to Friday at 2 a.m., reopening only three hours later for its official Black Friday sale at 5 a.m. **Big Lots Thanksgiving hours:** Big Lots is making some big moves this year, opening store from 7 a.m. on Thanksgiving until midnight and reopening at 6 a.m. for Black Friday. **Macy’s Thanksgiving Hours:** Macy’s will be open on Thanksgiving Day — but not until 5 p.m., so you can still spend the day watching the store’s iconic parade on TV. The store will remain open until 2 a.m. Friday, reopening for Black Friday on Nov. 23 at 6 a.m.  Macy's debuts new floats for the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's) Eugene Gologursky—Getty Images for Macy's ## The stores closed on Thanksgiving 2018 A.C. Moore Ace Hardware AT&T Barnes & Noble BJ’s Wholesale Club Bob’s Discount Furniture Costco Crate and Barrel H&M Home Depot IKEA Lowe’s Marshalls Nordstrom Petco Pier 1 Imports Publix REI Sam’s Club Staples TJ Maxx Trader Joe’s ## Transcript [ MUSIC ] But they are set to wait in line for hours or staging a silent boycott, there's no escaping Black Friday mayhem. And this year looks to be as busy as ever. With reports estimating that holiday shoppers plan to spend over $ 700 on average this year. With nearly three fourths of shoppers planning to use their favorite piece of plastic for purchases. While die hard Black Friday shoppers may have a strategy in place. Considering about 39. 4 million Americans are still paying off credit card balances from 2017's holiday season Newbies may need some credit card tips before they go shopping. The most important thing you can do to make the most of this holiday shopping season is select a card that provides a steady return on your spending. And, store cards like Target and Kohl's often offer customers extra perks, watch out for their high APR interest rates. Store credit cards are only a good option if you're prepared to pay them off in full every month. If you're planning to buy a lot of department stores this holiday season, opt to pay with your Chase Freedom credit card. With it, you'll earn 5 % cash back on all department store purchases for the quarter. [ MUSIC ] And when it comes to your choice of plastic, the citi double cash card could be the gift that keeps on giving. This card offers one percent cash back on purchases and you'll earn one percent back when you pay your bill. If youre thinking about getting a new credit card, consider doing it before Black Friday. So that you can earn any sign up bonuses offered through new purchases But be wary of heavy holiday spending. If your oustanding credit card balance exceeds 30 % of your spending limit, you could actually lower credit score. If you know you're going to be swiping extra this shopping season, think about making a payment after your spree to minimize the impact. Another great way to save is to sign up for automatic refunds. Email tools like Paribus automatically scan your email to review your online purchases with participating retailers. The price of the item you bought drops, it'll help you get a refund. Just remember door buster discounts aren't exclusive till after Thanksgiving. 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