Overview
- Thanksgiving is observed nationwide today, Thursday, Nov. 27, with government offices, the postal service, courts, libraries and most schools closed.
- Walmart’s seasonal basket features a Butterball turkey at $0.97 per pound, its lowest price since 2019, with a one‑click meal for 10 people under $40 and express pickup or delivery perks for first‑time users.
- Local listings highlight low turkey costs: in California a 12‑lb Jennie‑O runs just over $10 and a 12‑lb Butterball just over $11, while in Texas a 16–24 lb Butterball is about $20.13 (roughly $0.97/lb).
- Major chains in New York will not open or will run reduced hours, including Aldi, Walmart, Target, Costco, Best Buy, Sam’s Club, Trader Joe’s, Lowe’s, Hobby Lobby, REI and Dick’s Sporting Goods, with select grocers like Whole Foods operating limited hours.
- The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on its traditional Manhattan route and airs on NBC with streaming on Peacock, featuring performers such as Cynthia Erivo, Ciara, Kool & the Gang and Lil Jon; Black Friday follows on Friday, which is not a federal holiday though many workplaces offer the day off.