Overview
- Nonessential government offices, many retail stores including Walmart, and most bank branches will close for the holiday, while ATMs and online banking remain available.
- The fourth-Thursday observance drives one of the heaviest travel days of the year across the United States.
- Amazon is selling a customizable Thanksgiving dinner package for five people for $25, available for purchase from November 12 through November 27.
- Several national chains plan holiday service or special menus, including Denny’s, Cracker Barrel, Boston Market and The Cheesecake Factory.
- North Carolina groups have scheduled free turkey giveaways and community meals, with events noted in Charlotte, Forest City and Asheville from November 15 to November 27.