Holiday hours · Thursday, November 26, 2026
What stores are open on Thanksgiving 2026?
Which big stores are open or closed on Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2026), from each retailer’s own announcement.
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, Lowe's have confirmed they will be closed.
Confirmed closed
| Store | Status | What the store says |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Closed | Closed. Walmart says stores “will be closed again on Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.” Source: Walmart, “Walmart is Ready for the Season” (Oct 7, 2026) |
| Target | Closed | Closed. Target made Thanksgiving closures permanent in 2021: “We’re going to keep our stores closed on future Thanksgivings too.” Source: Target, “Target Announces It Will Close Stores on Thanksgiving Day Moving Forward” (Nov 2021) |
| The Home Depot | Closed | Closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026. Source: The Home Depot, “Holiday Store Hours 2026” (Mar 30, 2026) |
| Lowe's | Closed | Closed. Lowe’s stores “will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day”; online deals continue. Source: Lowe’s, Holiday 2026 press release (Oct 8, 2026) |
Confirmed: open or special hours
None announced yet.
Not announced yet: their latest official answer
| Store | Status | What the store says |
|---|---|---|
| Kohl's | Closed 2025 answer | Closed on Thanksgiving 2025, reopening on Black Friday. Kohl’s has not announced 2026 yet. Source: Kohl’s, holiday 2025 press release (Oct 9, 2025) |
| JCPenney | Closed 2025 answer | Closed on Thanksgiving 2025; opened at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday. 2026 not announced yet. Source: JCPenney, holiday 2025 press release (Oct 28, 2025) |
| Macy's | Closed 2025 answer | Closed on Thanksgiving 2025; reopened Black Friday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (hours vary by store). 2026 not announced yet. Source: Macy’s, Inc., Black Friday 2025 press release (Nov 6, 2025) |
| Walgreens | Closed 2025 answer | Most stores closed on Thanksgiving 2025; 24-hour locations stayed open for essential pharmacy services. 2026 not announced yet. Source: Walgreens, Holiday Hub (2025 holiday store hours) (2025 season) |
All holidays at a glance
We add each store’s Thanksgiving 2026 announcement as soon as it is published. Hours vary by location; check your store’s page before you go. Checked October 14, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What stores are closed on Thanksgiving this year?
Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, Lowe's have announced they will be closed.
Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving this year?
No. Closed. Walmart says stores “will be closed again on Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.”
Is Target open on Thanksgiving this year?
No. Closed. Target made Thanksgiving closures permanent in 2021: “We’re going to keep our stores closed on future Thanksgivings too.”
Is The Home Depot open on Thanksgiving this year?
No. Closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Is Lowe's open on Thanksgiving this year?
No. Closed. Lowe’s stores “will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day”; online deals continue.