It’s no secret that businesses have generated some negative headlines in recent years for opening on Thanksgiving Day. Some stores stay open all day, while others open their doors at night. Black Friday turns into Black Thursday and Friday.
And according to a survey conducted by BestBlackFriday.com, 72% of consumers think stores should be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
This year, many stores already have announced they are staying closed on Thanksgiving Day (11/28/2019), bucking the trend that we’ve seen the last few years.
Below is an updated list of retailers that will open or close on Thanksgiving Day.
Popular retailers confirmed to be closed for the holiday, according to RetailMeNot and BestBlackFriday.com.
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
Mattress Firm (some stores)
These stores are expected to be closed, based on previous years, according to RetailMeNot:
Popular retailers confirmed to be open for the holiday, according to BestBlackFriday.com:
Bed Bath & Beyond (opens at 5 p.m.)
Best Buy (opens at 5 p.m.)
CVS (24-hour stores; other locations vary)
DSW (some locations open at 5 p.m.)
Gamestop (opens at 3 p.m.)
Gordmans (open from 3 p.m. until 1 a.m. – opens for Black Friday at 6 a.m.)
JCPenney (opens at 2 p.m.)
Kmart (opens at 6 a.m.)
Most Macy’s stores (opens at 5 p.m.)
Old Navy (opens at 3 p.m.)
RiteAid (24-hour stores; other locations vary)
Sears (opens at 6 p.m.)
Some Mattress Firm Stores
Some New York & Company stores (opens at 6 p.m.)
Target (opens at 5 p.m.)
Walgreens ( 24-hour stores; other locations vary)
Walmart (opens at at 6 p.m.)
These are stores expected to be open, based on previous years. according to RetailMeNot and BestBlackFriday.com:
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