Thanksgiving: A grocery shopper's guide to stores open on this holiday?

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, families are gearing up for quality time together and avid shoppers are preparing for the Black Friday deals frenzy. 

Amidst the festivities, several national retailers have chosen to keep their doors closed on Thanksgiving, allowing employees to spend time with loved ones and recharge for the upcoming holiday season. 

Prominent chains like Walmart, Target, and Costco have opted to remain closed on Thursday, with plans to resume operations on Friday.

Here's a concise overview of Thanksgiving store hours for key retailers:

Walmart: Closed

Target: Closed

Costco: Closed

CVS Pharmacy: Closing non-24-hour locations early; check local store hours

Walgreens: Most locations closed, with exceptions for nearly all 700 Walgreens 24-hour stores

Kroger: Early evening closure on Thanksgiving; verify local store hours

Publix: Closed

Sam's Club: Closed

Open Stores (Adjusted Hours)

ACME, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Meijer (6 am to 5 pm), Ralphs (closing at 10 pm, pharmacies closed), Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market (7 am to 2 pm), Tom Thumb, Vons

Closed Stores: Aldi, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket, Whole Foods (most stores), Trader Joe's, Winn-Dixie

This breakdown offers a comprehensive guide for those planning Thanksgiving outings or navigating the grocery landscape during the holiday.