Overview
- USPS will close post offices on Nov. 27 with only Priority Mail Express operating, while banks follow the federal holiday calendar and remain closed.
- Major chains including Walmart, Target, Costco and Best Buy will not open on Thanksgiving, as many retailers give employees the day off.
- Some supermarkets and drugstores plan reduced hours, with examples such as Whole Foods operating 7 a.m.–1 p.m. and Ralphs open until late evening depending on location.
- Walmart is promoting a $0.97-per‑pound Butterball turkey within a one‑click Thanksgiving basket for 10 people under $40, while Target offers a four‑person dinner bundle for under $20.
- Restaurants will vary by chain and location, with Starbucks, McDonald’s, IHOP and Waffle House serving customers, while Chick‑fil‑A and Chipotle close; Macy’s Parade runs 8:30 a.m.–noon on NBC and Peacock.