The fourth Thursday in November is Thanksgiving.  On Thanksgiving Day, the majority of stores, restaurants, malls, and shopping centers are closed. However, they might have fewer or shorter hours of operation at some stores due to the holiday.

Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year.

BANKS are CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day.

BARS and CLUBS are OPEN on Thanksgiving Day.

Some BIG BOX STORES are OPEN on Thanksgiving Day.

CASUAL RESTAURANTS are OPEN on Thanksgiving Day.

Some CONVENIENCE STORES are CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day. Many locations are open 24 hours, even on holidays.

FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS are OPEN on Thanksgiving  Day. Some hours may vary.

Some GROCERY STORES are CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day.  If they are open, store hours may vary.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES are CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day. Nearly all federal, state, county, and city agencies are closed on Thanksgiving.

LIQUOR STORES may be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day. This depends on which state and/or city you are located in.

MOVIE THEATERS are CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day.

PHARMACIES and DRUG STORES are CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day. However, the actual pharmacy may be open or operating reduced hours.

POST OFFICE (USPS) is CLOSED on Thanksgiving  Day. There is no mail delivery on Thanksgiving.

SHOPPING MALLS AND MALL ANCHOR STORES are CLOSED  on Thanksgiving Day.

SCHOOLS are CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day: grade schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities, etc.

STOCK MARKET is CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day.

Before leaving the house, it’s a good idea to phone and confirm holiday hours.