Thanksgiving Day, one of the United States' most celebrated holidays, has arrived (November 28, 2024). This day is celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November and marks the harvest and other blessings of the past year. The day, associated with fun, food and football, is mainly celebrated in the United States and Canada. Traditionally, on Thanksgiving Day, farmers thanked God for their fall harvest.
The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who guided the nation through the Civil War, originally declared Thanksgiving a holiday and a day off for workers in 1863. Christmas shopping also begins on Thanksgiving Day, which falls before Black Friday.
Families and friends gather for a meal, play games and have fun on Thanksgiving Day. Pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, potatoes, stuffing and roast turkey are all staples. Families spend time together playing a game or watching football. But some may also remember lining up to score Black Friday deals and discounts on Thanksgiving night.
To ensure you don't waste time visiting closed stores, below is a list of retailers, grocers and convenience stores open on Thanksgiving Day 2024.
Stores open on Thanksgiving 2024
RetailersSupermarketsConvenience storesStores that may offer Thanksgiving hours
Please note: always check local opening hours or call ahead before visiting.
