Here Are the Stores That Will Be Closed on Thanksgiving Day 2019
Creating your perfect Thanksgiving menu takes a lot of planning. After all, you have to make sure you have everything you need to make your tried-and-true Thanksgiving recipes come together. But to plan ahead before Thanksgiving Day rolls around, we’ve researched the following list of stores closed on Thanksgiving Day 2019. That way, you won’t be scrambling to find the crucial ingredient needed for your famous green bean casserole or stuffing recipe on the day of.
Believe it or not, there are lots of stores open on Thanksgiving. In fact, many of them opted to stay open on Turkey Day because of an increased demand for the discounts that Black Friday brings. However, not every chain shares this sentiment, and many stores have decided to say “no” to extended business hours on Thanksgiving. To help you discover just how many stores are closed on November 28, 2019, we compiled a complete list below with help from BestBlackFriday.com and confirmations given to CountryLiving.com by store representatives.
With this list in mind, now you can spend more time with you family digging into indulgent Thanksgiving side dishes and Thanksgiving desserts. However, if you do find you run out of pumpkin pie or forget the gravy for your prized turkey recipe, you can also check out our list of stores open on Thanksgiving (and restaurants open on Thanksgiving too!), so you can have a little peace of mind.
Grocery and Membership Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
Hoping to grab a few extra holiday appetizers for your out-of-town guests? Need a quick snack to fuel making all those pie recipes? Or maybe—heaven forbid—you forgot pumpkin pie spice in the holiday madness? We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but these retailers won't be able to help you out on Thanksgiving:
Home Improvement Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is actually a great time to start a small personal project—like, say, cracking open a book you've been meaning to read for ages, improving your pie lattice skills, or doing some Thanksgiving crafts for kids with your children. But you're going to want to press pause on any serious home improvement work. The following hardware stores will not be open on the holiday this year:
Craft Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
If you've already got the supplies in your home, then by all means, craft up a storm during the holiday weekend. But if you're running low on tools, paints, and the like, you may have to modify your Thanksgiving craft project. These customer-favorite craft stores won't be open on Thanksgiving Day:
Clothing and Department Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
Let's be real: With all the eating we're about to do, it's probably not the best time to be buying new clothes anyway. Wait until you've digested your last piece of pecan pie, then start browsing the racks...say, on the morning of Black Friday! These clothing and department stores are closed on Thanksgiving, anyway:
Home Furnishing Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
Need a bedroom refresh? How about a brand new comfy chair or an affordable couch? You'll want to wait until after the holiday to shop for home goods. The following home furnishing stores will be closed on November 28, 2019:
Sporting Goods Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
The annual turkey trot doesn't require you to buy any special equipment, after all. Save the new football or shiny pair of cleats for your Christmas list. The following sporting goods stores are closed for Thanksgiving 2019:
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